Police have charged a 48-year-old man from Hoppers Crossing with a number of offences following incidents in Tarneit, North Melbourne and the CBD on the morning of Tuesday 15 October.
It is alleged a man was assaulted at a convenience store at the intersection of Sayers and Tarneit roads about 7.45am.
The offender left the store and approached a silver Honda Civic at the intersection of Sayers and Tarneit Roads and attempted to steal the vehicle but was unsuccessful.
It is alleged he then carjacked a white Mitsubishi ASX.
The car was followed to Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne where it is alleged another silver Hyundai was carjacked.
The Hyundai was dumped on Lonsdale Street about 8.45am and a man ran from the vehicle before he was arrested following a brief foot chase.
He has been charged with attempted aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated carjacking, aggravated carjacking with imitation firearm, non-prohibited person possess imitation firearm, assault and threats to kill.
He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday15 October.
