He said the car was travelling in a northerly direction along The Esplanade when a patrol observed the vehicle at 2.24am on Friday.
“Police immediately attempted to intercept this vehicle and occupants by activating lights and sirens, however the stolen Honda CRV motor vehicle accelerated away from police and was driven in a dangerous manner,” he said.
“Police deactivated their lights and sirens and did not commence a pursuit of the stolen vehicle in accordance with the Queensland Police Service Safe Driving (Pursuits) Policy.”
The vehicle was allegedly stolen from a Gold Coast address during a burglary at 4.30am on Thursday.