Police are asking for the public’s help after a man was seen hanging out of a car window wielding a running chainsaw along the Esplanade between Lota and Manly on Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 5.50pm on 11 January when witnesses reported seeing a male passenger leaning out of the rear window of a white sedan, waving what appeared to be an orange and white chainsaw.
According to Queensland Police, the chainsaw was running and being revved loudly as the vehicle travelled erratically along the bayside road.
Officers are working to identify a white four-door vehicle, believed to resemble either a Toyota Corolla or Hyundai i30, though the exact make and model have not been confirmed.
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured footage on dashcam or mobile phone. Police are hoping this information will help them identify the vehicle’s registration number, owner and occupants.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit details through the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersqld.com.au, quoting reference number QP2600069304.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Published 13-January-2026
