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Attempted carjacking in Hallam, police seek offenders

Investigations are still ongoing after two masked men armed with knives allegedly attempted to carjack a vehicle in Hallam in February.

A man was driving along an intersection in Hallam between Sasha Court and Hinrichsen Drive on 17 February about 10pm when a man, knife in hand approached the victim’s car.

The offender proceeded to try and open the car door and began to bang on the vehicle.

A second man, also armed with a knife, advanced towards the car, before it drove away towards Princes Highway.

During the altercation, one of the knives was used to puncture the vehicle and was dragged along the drivers’ car door.

Dashcam footage has been released by detectives of the two men to help investigations.

According to police, one offender is perceived to be Mediterranean/Middle Eastern in appearance, approximately 18-25 years old, with short, dark hair, wearing grey runners, black shorts, and a dark coloured ‘Under Armour’ t-shirt.

The second man, is perceived to be Mediterranean/Middle Eastern in appearance, approximately 18-25 years old, wearing dark blue pants, grey runners, and a black t-shirt.

Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au

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