Thieves steal good Samaritan’s car in Maidstone, Melbourne

Callous thieves have made off with a good Samaritan’s car, wallet and computer as he was rescuing a young child trapped on a busy road. 

Police said the child was at ‘significant risk’ when he was spotted by the passer-by in the Melbourne suburb of Maidstone on Tuesday night. 

Moments after the 39-year-old man stopped to help the youngster, who was running along Rosamond Road at about 7pm, the heartless thieves pounced. 

One offender jumped behind the wheel of the man’s black 2017 Ford Ranger and fled the scene, with his accomplice following in a yellow Ford. 

Callous thieves have made off with a good Samaritan’s car and belongings while he was rescuing a young child trapped on a busy road. These images have been released of two men police believe may be able to assist with their enquiries

The man’s black 2017 Ford Ranger (pictured) was stolen, along with his his house keys, wallet and laptop computer

The car, which he purchased just a few weeks ago, contained his house keys, wallet and laptop computer.   

Police have released images of two men police believe may be able to assist with their enquiries, as well as of a yellow Ford the pair may have been travelling in.

Images of the stolen vehicle have also been released by authorities in the hope that someone may have more information.

The Ford was displaying plates UAG799 on the front and UDY124 on the back.

Police believe the man’s accomplice fled in this yellow Ford, displaying plates UAG799

This image shows a man police want to speak to following the incident on Tuesday night