An empty fuel tank has reportedly brought a car thief undone after a stolen vehicle ran out of fuel in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Police were called to Cavill Avenue around 10.45pm on Wednesday, where they found a black Ford Ranger blocking the tram tracks.
Witnesses told officers they saw a man walking away from the vehicle.
He was tracked down a short distance away and taken into custody.
Police will allege the vehicle was stolen from a home in Loganholme around 7.20pm on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old Pimpama man has since been charged with enter dwelling and commit, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
He spent the night behind bars and is due to front Southport Magistrates Court today.
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