CCTV released after West Melbourne attempted aggravated carjacking

Melbourne Embona Taskforce detectives are hoping to identify two men following an attempted aggravated carjacking and armed robbery in West Melbourne in August.

A 36-year-old man was parked on Roden Street with his baby in the back seat about 12.35pm on Saturday, 28 August.

It’s believed two men approached and opened the driver side and passenger side doors.

The man on the driver’s side brandished a knife and demanded the victim get out of the car.

The victim told him his son was in the back seat and he stepped away.

The man on the passenger side then reached inside and punched the victim to his face before stealing his wallet from the centre console.

Both men took off on pushbikes towards King Street.

Investigators have released images and CCTV of two men they believe will be able to with their enquiries.

Detectives are also keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone that may have been in the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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