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Monday, May 20, 2024

GLEN EIRA: Carnegie carjack third man sought


Police officers are appealing for public assistance to locate a third man involved in an aggravated carjacking in Carnegie.
It is alleged two men approached a female driver of a grey Toyota RAV4 in El Nido Grove about 5pm on Monday, June 26.
The men allegedly forced the victim to hand over her car keys, phone and purse whilst displaying a knife before driving off in her car.
The female was not physically injured during the incident.
VIPER units, Moorabbin Criminal Investigation Unit detectives and local units located the vehicle on Collins St about an hour after the incident and arrested two men who have been charged.
A 25-year-old Glen Waverley man, arrested at the time, has been charged with a total of six offences including aggravated carjacking, carjacking, assault with a weapon, assault in company, theft of motor vehicle and use prohibited weapon without exemption.
He was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on September 1.
A 26-year-old Mickleham man was also arrested has been charged in relation to unrelated drug offences. He was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on September 14.
Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au