An Ascot woman remains in hospital with leg and hip injuries after being struck by her own vehicle during a home invasion on Hopetoun Street in the early hours of 10 September.
The 34-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital after a group of offenders allegedly broke into her property around 4:40am, attempting to steal a black BMW X3 from the garage.
Surveillance footage captured the moments leading up to the incident, showing a vehicle arriving at the front of the property before individuals approached the home. Police believe the group gained entry by breaking window louvres before accessing the garage.
Local resident Bella Zarganis was woken by the commotion from her nearby home. She described hearing loud male voices, followed by crashing sounds and a woman’s distressing screams that prompted her to rush to her balcony. From there, she witnessed a car speeding away down the street.
Another neighbour, who preferred not to be identified, arrived at the scene within minutes of the incident. He found the injured woman lying in her driveway, clearly having been struck by the vehicle. Other residents had already gathered to provide assistance before emergency services arrived.
According to witnesses, the homeowners were alerted by their dog and discovered the break-in in progress. By the time they reached the driveway, the garage door was already open, the front door had been damaged, and the offenders were attempting to reverse the stolen vehicle.
The woman’s husband attempted to pursue the fleeing offenders, leaving behind a scene with the couple’s second BMW still on the street, hazard lights flashing and doors open, with personal belongings scattered on the ground.
Witnesses reported seeing at least three offenders involved in the incident.
The break-in reflects broader concerns about property crime in Queensland. According to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data, over half of motor vehicle thefts occur at residential properties, whilst a vehicle is stolen approximately every 11 minutes across Australia.
Queensland Police are continuing their investigation and are appealing for anyone with relevant dashcam footage or CCTV vision of the vehicle between 4:30am and 5:30am to come forward.
The incident highlights the strong community spirit in Ascot, with multiple neighbours responding quickly to assist the injured woman during the traumatic event.
Police investigations remain ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Queensland Police.
Published 10-September-2025
