MELBOURNE: Carjackings – man charged


Police have charged a 48-year-old man from Hoppers Crossing with a number of offences following incidents in Tarneit, North Melbourne and the Melbourne CBD on Tuesday morning (Oct. 14).
It is alleged a man was assaulted at a convenience store at the intersection of Sayers and Tarneit Rds about 7.45am.
The offender left the store and approached a silver Honda Civic at the intersection of Sayers and Tarneit Rds and attempted to steal the vehicle but was unsuccessful.
It is alleged he then carjacked a white Mitsubishi ASX.
The car was followed to Dryburgh St, North Melbourne, where it is alleged a silver Hyundai was carjacked.
The Hyundai was dumped on Lonsdale St about 8.45am and a man ran from the vehicle.
Police, including officers from Special Operations Group and Critical Incident Response Team, arrested the man following a brief foot chase.
He was charged with attempted aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated carjacking, aggravated carjacking with imitation firearm, non-prohibited person possess imitation firearm, assault and threats to kill.
He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.