Detectives from Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance to identify the driver involved in a hit-run collision in Delacombe earlier this year.
It is believed three offenders, an unknown male and two women, attended a tow yard on Elizabeth Street in Delacombe around 9.20pm where a recovered stolen Ford Ranger was being stored on Tuesday, 28 April.
The unknown male attempted to unlock the Ford but was spooked by two staff members and the trio fled the premise emptyhanded.
The staff members located the women, who have since been identified, and continued to follow them onto nearby Latrobe Street.
While following the duo onto Stone Park Drive, a cream-colored Skoda bearing no registration plates, drove past and struck one of the staff members.
The staff member, a 23-year-old man, was knocked to the ground but luckily escaped serious injury.
The two women got into a blue vehicle parked nearby and fled in convoy with the Skoda.
Police have released CCTV footage and an image of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.
The Skoda has since been recovered in Wendouree.
Anyone who witnessed the incidents, with CCTV/dashcam vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Steven Nicholson:
“Following our investigations, we’re confident the same male offender who attempted to steal the black Ford Ranger from the yard was behind the wheel of the cream Skoda.
“This driver failed to stop at the scene of the collision, and we need any assistance from members of the public to identify him.
“I want to urge anyone who was driving in the Delacombe area between around 9pm and 10.30pm on 28 April to check their dashcam.”
