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South East men arrested following theft of car containing toddler

Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two men following the theft of a car with a toddler inside at Chelsea on Sunday 8 January.

Detectives have arrested an 18-year-old Narre Warren man and a 20-year-old Clarinda man in a Frankston Shopping Centre just after midday today.

Investigators have been told a grey Volkswagen SUV was parked outside a grocery store on Nepean Highway just before 4pm.

It’s believed a man parked his car and left it running with his two-year-old boy inside while ducking into the shops before an unknown male got into the car and drove off.

Officers were told offender left the child on Bath Street and fled the scene.

The two men are currently assisting police with their enquiries and the investigation remains ongoing.

The stolen grey Volkswagen SUV is yet to be located.

Anyone who sights the car or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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