‘Mummy, he’s got a gun in your car ’: Man jailed for horror carjacking

Email A man who cut his ankle monitor off five days after getting out of jail stole a family’s car with the kids still inside, causing a three-hour man hunt involving the police chopper.

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AM Edition ‘Mummy, he’s got a gun in your car’: Man jailed for horror carjacking A man who cut his ankle monitor off five days after getting out of jail stole a family’s car with the kids still inside, causing a three-hour man hunt involving the police chopper. READ MORE   New acting CEO for regional NQ council An NQ council will be led by a long-term public servant with more than 40 years of service. Read about his history. READ MORE   Where you can vote early for the federal election in Townsville Unable to vote in the Federal Election on May 3? Here is all the information you need to know about voting early. READ MORE   What the US tariffs would mean for NQ beef producers Hands up if you thought Donald Trump’s 10pc Liberation Day tariff on Australian beef exports to the US was going to hurt North Queensland beef producers? John Andersen explains wha... READ MORE   Young girl with rare bone disease to tackle Magnetic Island hike A Townsville family will be taking on a 12km Magnetic Island hike, despite their child being diagnosed with a bone disease so rare doctors hadn’t heard of it. READ MORE   Emergency crews on scene after motorcycle hits kangaroo on Bruce Highway A motorcyclist is being treated after a crash in the Burdekin. DETAILS > READ MORE   Free doughnuts: Krispy Kreme reveals Townsville opening date Townsville’s first drive-through Krispy Kreme will officially be opening it’s doors on May 2, and the franchise has revealed exciting rewards for dedicated fans READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Townsville Bulletin, PO Box 587 Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia.