Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating an attempted armed robbery offence at Cleveland earlier this week.
At 8.25pm on April 27, a 21-year-old man was driving his vehicle in the vicinity of Passage and Queen Streets when he was overtaken by a black SUV, who applied their brakes causing him to come to a sudden stop.
Two men, aged in their 20s then exited the black SUV and approached him, holding what was believed to be a firearm.
The two men from the SUV made demands for the man’s car keys however he refused.
The two men proceeded to assault him, causing minor injuries before they left the scene empty-handed.
Police are appealing for any witnesses, CCTV or access to any dash cam footage between 8.10pm and 9pm in the Shore Street North, Passage Street, Middle Street and Cleveland CBD surrounds to please contact them.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact police.
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