Police Seek Witnesses After Car Theft In Braybrook

Police are seeking assistance from the public with an investigation into the theft of a car in Braybrook in late July.

It is understood on 26 July, a 19-year-old Melton West woman was sitting in the passenger seat of a car at an industrial address on Chewton St, Braybrook about 6.30am.

An unknown man has gotten in the driver’s seat before driving off with the victim still inside.

Officers were told the car travelled along Chewton Street, Evans Street and Ballarat Road towards Sunshine.

Police were told the victim attempted to jump out of the car along Ballarat Road whilst being driven erratically but was unsuccessful.

The car then slowed down along Hampshire Rd, where the victim has managed to jump out.

The woman was not physically injured.

Police recovered the car outside a residential address on Elphinstone St, Footscray West on 28 July.

Investigators have released video footage and an image of the man they believed may be able to assist with their enquiries.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, in his early 20s with a short buzz cut wearing a blue and maroon hoodie at the time of incident.

Anyone who saw the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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