Alliance Taskforce detectives have charged two teenagers following an alleged carjacking in Tarneit last night.
It is alleged a group of teens were picked up by a rideshare driver in a Mercedes SUV on Cloverdale Road about 11pm.
They were driven to Wilandra Drive, when it’s alleged one of the passengers exited the car, opened the driver’s door and attacked him.
It’s alleged offenders then pulled the driver out of the car, got back in the vehicle and fled the area.
The driver, a 62-year-old Point Cook man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The vehicle was then observed by patrolling police units in Point Cook and followed before being tracked by the Air Wing.
Two teenage girls were seen exiting the vehicle on The Strand and were arrested a short time later.
Officers then followed the vehicle to Woolybush Drive, Tarneit where five offenders dumped the car and fled on foot.
Three of the alleged thieves were located shortly afterwards and arrested at the scene with the assistance of the Dog Squad.
An 18-year-old Point Cook male youth and a 15-year-old Hoppers Crossing boy were charged with theft of motor vehicle.
A 16-year-old Point Cook boy taken to hospital after sustaining a bite from a police dog has also been charged with theft of motor vehicle.
The trio were bailed to appear in court at a later date.
A 14-year-old St Albans girl and a 14-year-old Point Cook girl were released and are expected to be charged on summons with theft of motor vehicle.
Investigations remain ongoing in relation to the two remaining teens who fled the scene.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
