Eastern Region Divisional Crime Team detectives are hoping to identify a man following an attempted robbery in Ashwood last month.
Investigators believe a 36-year-old man was walking through Holmesglen Reserve when he was approached by an unknown man about 5pm on Wednesday, 23 September.
The man dragged the victim to the ground before a second unknown man approached and attempted to reach into his pockets.
The victim managed to fight off both men and the pair fled on foot empty handed.
The Chadstone man then left and later reported the matter to police.
Detectives are appealing to any witnesses to the incident and have released a digital composite image of the first man involved as part of their investigation.
The man is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 20s, approximately 175-180cm tall with a heavy build and was wearing a red hoodie at the time.
Anyone with who recognises the man or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
