By Casey Neill
Three men terrorised three drivers at three locations within three hours, causing injuries to two.
Southern Metro Regional Crime Team investigators are appealing for public help over the Tuesday 30 August spree.
They said a 36-year-old Dingley Village woman was returning to her Jeep Cherokee parked near Genesta Court, Keysborough, about 8pm, and was loading shopping into her car when she noticed three men nearby acting suspiciously.
One walked towards the car so the victim got inside and locked the doors.
The other two men started to approach but were scared off when another car parked nearby.
Investigators believe the same three men then attended a car park at Montclair Avenue and Glendale Street, Glen Waverley, about 9.25pm.
One man tried to pull a 60-year-old Vermont South man out of his Volkswagen Toureg while the others waited nearby.
The victim resisted the attack and eventually managed to drive off. He suffered bruising and cuts to his face.
Police believe the group then attended a shopping centre on Cheltenham Road, Keysborough, about 10.30pm.
There they assaulted a 58-year-old Keysborough man before stealing his 2009 Ford Falcon XR6, registration XED-646.
The victim suffered a fractured nose and facial bruising.
All three attackers are thought to be Caucasian and were wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au with any information.
