WHITEHORSE: Two carjacking attempts at Mitcham
Police have arrested a man following two collisions and two alleged attempted carjackings in Mitcham on Friday morning (May 2).
Officers responded to reports of a white Toyota van driving erratically, and the driver threatening other motorists, in the vicinity of Mitcham Rd about 10.30am.
The van allegedly collided with a civilian vehicle before taking off at speed and colliding with a police vehicle. There were no injuries.
Officers maintained eyes on the van as it allegedly continued to drive towards Nunawading.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device near the corner of Gillies and Page Sts in Mitcham.
Investigators allege that the driver of the van attempted to carjack two vehicles on Springfield Rd in Mitcham, before continuing to drive on.
One of the attempted carjacking victims remains unknown to investigators and is urged to come forward to police.
There were no reported injuries to the victims of the alleged attempted carjackings.
The van continued along Mitcham Rd, before allegedly ramming a police vehicle at the intersection of Park and Mitcham Rds in Donvale.
A police officer suffered a non-life-threatening injury.
Officers swiftly moved in and arrested the alleged driver of the van.
A 35-year-old Ringwood manwas in custody and was to be be interviewed by police.
Investigators allege that the van was stolen from a Ringwood address earlier in the morning.

