Brisbane Teenager, 17, reportedly mocks police on Snapchat after alleged Bulimba carjacking

A teenager who allegedly stole a car from a father after threatening him has reportedly taken to social media to mock police after he was released on bail.

Queensland Police say the 17-year-old and another man approached Angelo Justos in his Audi A3 in Bulimba, Brisbane, at about 2:20pm Sunday.

Mr Justos was backing out of his driveway when the duo reportedly told him to get out of the car brandishing a shovel and knife.

The pair then allegedly took the car and dumped it about 15 minutes away in Stones Corner before stealing other cars.

The 17-year-old was arrested Tuesday night at a home in Gleneagle and charged with a slew of offences.

One charge of armed robbery, possession of dangerous drugs, and two charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle were among the charges.

He was released on bail after appearing in Brisbane Children’s Court on Wednesday despite police opposition to the offer.

Shortly after he was released, he reportedly mocked police by posting images on the social media app Snapchat.

In his posts, he claims he is innocent of the crime and has described his arrest footage as “cute.”

Police released bodycam footage of the moment he was arrested while a woman could be heard in the background.

One of the Snapchat images reportedly shows the teen holding up a peace sign while claiming police had no evidence, Courier Mail reported.

“DW (Don’t worry) guys daddy is just being harassed for nothing, no evidence, no CCTV, nothing (sic),” the post reads.

“That’s a nice video guys… F**k QPS (Queensland Police Service),” reads a second message.

Mr Justus said he and his family were more ‘upset’ seeing the social media posts than they were the day his car was allegedly stolen.

“We were slowly trying to get back to a normal life and the amount of anxiety it caused last night when I looked at the footage just horrified me,” he said.

“It’s a huge letdown. It makes me even more anxious about how this is all going to play out. I think more people will suffer.’

The teenager and another man reportedly blocked Mr Justus’ driveway and approached him wearing ski masks while wielding a knife and shovel.

Mr Justus claimed three others remained in the car as the duo yelled at him to get out of the vehicle.

The 17-year-old was arrested two days after the incident with footage of him being escorted out of the house by police.

“You are currently under arrest, you have multiple warrants issued and you are wanted for questioning and burglary,” an officer said.

The 17-year-old was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly stealing an Audi A3 from a man while reversing out of his driveway on Sunday evening.

He was granted bail on Wednesday after appearing before Brisbane Children’s Court, and within hours he proclaimed his innocence, describing his arrest footage as ‘cute’

Police resisted bail due to the ‘violent’ nature of his alleged crimes and are appealing the court’s decision to release him.

“We have an opportunity to appeal… if the court does not support our position,” Acting Superintendent Andrew Plotto said.

“If we are not satisfied, we will call in the special prosecutor, which we have on this occasion.”

They are also still looking for the teen’s alleged accomplice who is known to the police.

“We know your name, we actively hunt you,” Plotto said.

“I would ask you to go to a police station, report yourself, and we will take you into custody and deal with you quickly and fairly.”

Anyone with information for the police is urged to contact Policelink by providing information 24 hours a day via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.