By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
AN Endeavour Hills man has been arrested after an alleged car-jacking followed by a 25-minute police pursuit in Carrum Downs and Dandenong in the early hours of Wednesday 15 June.
The car-jacking victim told police he was threatened with a handgun and his Hyundai ix35 stolen in the driveway of a business in Ashley Avenue, Frankston, about 12.35am.
The stolen car was spotted by Somerville Highway Patrol officers, who followed from a distance and then initiated a pursuit.
During the chase, the stolen car’s 22-year-old driver pulled into a driveway in Dandenong, tried to run away and was arrested, police say.
He is assisting police in their inquiries.
Police are investigating whether another man was also involved in the theft of the car.
He may have left the scene in a black Holden Commodore just prior to the stolen car taking off, police say.
The handgun is yet to be recovered.
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
