Would-be thieves brandishing machetes tried to steal a 32-year-old man’s home – his car.
The victim was asleep in his late-’90s red Mazda 2 in Lawn Road or Shirley Street, Noble Park, when the incident occurred about 10.30pm on Saturday 10 September.
Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Riley Wesley said two men, described as of Vietnamese appearance and armed with machetes, approached and demanded the victim’s phone and wallet.
When he refused, they changed the demand to his keys.
He climbed into the car to retrieve the keys for them but instead locked the door and drove away.
They struck the car with the machetes, causing minor damage, as the victim left.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.
