Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tarneit on October 29.
It’s believed the victim was walking through the Wootten Road Reserve, near the intersection of Cuttlefish Circuit and Colias Walk at about 7.10 pm, when he was approached by three male teens.
One of the teens threatened the 24-year-old victim with a knife before demanding he hand over his mobile phone.
A scuffle followed during which the victim sustained an injury to his hand before the trio fled the scene with his mobile phone.
A short time later, investigators believe that the same trio of offenders approached a second male victim as he was seated inside his white Toyota Camry parked on Cuttlefish Circuit.
One of the three offenders produced a knife and demanded that all three be driven to a carpark on Wootten Road.
The victim drove to the carpark where the trio then fled the Toyota on foot.
The 20-year-old victim was not injured.
Police have released CCTV footage and images of three males they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The first male is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his teens, with a black moustache and a long black mullet. He was seen wearing a blue Nike jumper and black track pants.
The second male is perceived to be African in appearance, aged in his teens with an afro hairstyle. He was seen wearing a black tracksuit and dark coloured sneakers.
The third male is also perceived to be African in appearance and aged in his teens. He was seen wearing a grey hoodie, dark trackpants and carrying a dark coloured bum bag.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
