Shocking Polair footage released of cop chase through Brisbane suburbs

October 31, 2026 — 5:20pmShocking footage of a police chase shows a car halting traffic while driving on the wrong side of a bridge and streets in Brisbane’s inner-west suburbs.Three people have been charged following the chase on Friday night, accused of a crime spree from one side of the river to the other that included allegedly stealing a car, breaking into a home and attempting an armed robbery.A man and woman allegedly entered a home in Kuraby and threatened a woman inside with a knife about 3.15pm, and attempted to steal a car.The pair is also accused of an earlier attempted armed robbery in Sunnybank Hills and fleeing these incidents in a black SUV, allegedly stolen from a car wash on Brisbane Road at Goodna on Wednesday.Polair began tracking the SUV about 5pm after it was seen in Waterford. It was allegedly tracked through Forest Lake, Sumner Park, Corinda and Indooroopilly before a tyre deflation device was deployed at Milton about 6.15pm.Polair footage released late on Saturday shows a black SUV driving on the wrong side of the Walter Taylor Bridge and Coonan Street in Indooroopilly.The SUV stopped on Gailey Road in St Lucia about 6.20pm with three occupants inside. Two women and a man were taken into custody.A 26-year-old Morningside woman and a 22-year-old Kingston woman have been charged with multiple offences, including two counts each of entering a dwelling with intent, stealing and armed robbery. They have also been charged with attempted unlawful use of motor vehicles.Both were due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday.A 24-year-old Forest Lake man has been charged with 12 offences including two counts each of entering a dwelling with intent and armed robbery. He has also been charged with stealing and attempted unlawful use of motor vehicles.He was also scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday.Anyone who witnessed the incidents, or has relevant dashcam or CCTV vision, is urged to contact police.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.More:CrimeCrimeIndooroopillyMiltonQueensland PoliceBrisbaneFrom our partners