A man wearing a clown mask and carrying a gun has terrorised pedestrians in the west during a bizarre series of early-morning drive-bys.
Police spokeswoman Melissa Seach said authorities were aware of three incidents where people were threatened by a masked man in St Albans and Sydenham on Tuesday.
The spree began about 5.30am when a white car containing two men pulled over beside a woman on Overton Lea Boulevard in Sydenham.
One of the men, wearing a clown mask and carrying a firearm, got out of the car and began walking towards the woman.
However, he was disturbed by a passing car and fled the area.
A short time later, a 25-year-old man was walking on Adelaide Street, St Albans, when a light-coloured Toyota Camry sedan pulled up beside him.
The car’s passenger window was rolled down to reveal a masked gunman who threatened the pedestrian before driving away.
Finally, about 6am, a 31-year-old man was running along Alfrieda Street, St Albans, when he witnessed a masked man pointing a gun out the front passenger window of a Mitsubishi Magna.
Detectives from the Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance to identify the gunman.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au
