Two charged following aggravated carjacking in Shepparton

Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man and teenage boy following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Shepparton yesterday.

It is alleged a ride-share driver was in his Nissan vehicle in Northumberland Crescent when a rear male passenger produced a knife, and an unknown male approached the vehicle about 3.20pm.

The pair allegedly threatened the victim before a physical altercation ensued and the two offenders fled in his vehicle.

The victim was not seriously injured.

Police later located the pair near the vehicle at the Seymour Railway Station about 4.30pm.

Officers arrested the pair after an alleged short foot pursuit.

A 15-year-old Shepparton boy has been charged with aggravated carjacking, commit indictable offence whilst on bail and post and boast offence.

He is expected to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

An 18-year-old Shepparton man has been charged with aggravated carjacking, commit indictable offence whilst on bail, post and boast offence and unlicensed driving.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear before the Shepparton Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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