CASEY: Carjacking at Cranbourne East


Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a carjacking and assault in Cranbourne East.
Investigators have been told that a rideshare driver attended an address near O’Shea Rd and Soldiers Rd about 5.15pm.
During the ride, police will allege the man assaulted the 32-year-old driver, before stealing his white Toyota Camry and phone.
Officers located the Toyota in the vicinity of Clyde Rd and Princes Hwy in Berwick about 10.30am on Tuesday morning, July 15.
It is understood the man attempted to flee from the vehicle and was arrested by police nearby.
The 30-year-old Cranbourne East man has since been charged with multiple charges including carjacking, intentionally cause injury and resist police.
He was remanded to appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, July 16.