Police have charged three people following an alleged carjacking in Tarneit on Saturday night.
It is alleged a group of teens were picked up by a rideshare driver in a Mercedes SUV on Cloverdale Road about 11pm on May 11.
They were driven to Wilandra Drive, when it’s alleged one of the passengers got out of the car, opened the driver’s door and attacked him.
It’s alleged the offenders then pulled the driver out of the car before stealing the vehicle and fleeing the area.
The driver, a 62-year-old Point Cook man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The stolen vehicle was later seen traveling through Point Cook and followed by the police air wing.
Two teenage girls were seen exiting the vehicle on The Strand and were arrested a short time later.
Police then followed the vehicle to Woolybush Drive, Tarneit, where five offenders dumped the car and fled on foot.
Three of the alleged thieves were arrested at the scene with the assistance of the police dog squad.
An 18-year-old Point Cook male and a 15-year-old Hoppers Crossing boy were charged with theft of a motor vehicle.
A 16-year-old Point Cook boy was also charged with theft of a motor vehicle and taken to hospital after sustaining a bite from a police dog .
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 a 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 at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
