Police search for third man involved in Carnegie carjacking

Officers are appealing for public assistance to locate a third man involved in an aggravated carjacking in Carnegie in June.

It is alleged two men approached a female driver of a grey Toyota RAV4 in El Nido Grove about 5pm on 26 June.

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 Street about an hour after the incident and arrested two men who have been charged.

Police are now appealing for information about a third man who fled the scene and have released images of the man in the hope someone may come forward with information.

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 has been remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 18 September.

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 14 September.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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