Street justice! Brave family chase after teenagers accused of violently robbing a couple during a fake car inspection – smashing up their stolen BMW as they try to flee
- Three African youths posed as potential buyers of a car before attacking owner
- Attempted to steal the car before fleeing in a BMW police believe was stolen
- Trio managed to steal a wallet, two phones and the keys to the car they viewed
Three African youths posed as potential buyers of a car before attacking the owner and trying to steal it from the street in broad daylight.
The trio arrived at the house on Heywood Grove in Endeavour Hills in Melbourne’s southeast about 3.15pm on Sunday.
A couple who owned the car immediately came out and allowed them to inspect, before they punched the 39-year-old victim in the head and attempted to flee with the car.
They managed to steal the man’s wallet and phone, and also took his 34-year-old partner’s phone too before taking off again in a grey BMW which police believe was also stolen.
In the photos taken at the incident, one of the boys was wearing a red crew neck top, while another was in a black jumper with a hood. A third person appeared to be wearing a puffer jacket and loose tracksuit pants. He was also only wearing one shoe
Neighbours who witnessed the ordeal later said the man had $800 in his wallet at the time.
They also took off with the key to the car, the neighbour said.
‘(It was a) very scary scene. These African kids beat up the poor couple trying to steal the car in broad daylight,’ the neighbour said.
The couple did attempt to fight back, as did other family members who came from the house during the scuffle.
According to the neighbour, and pictures they took at the scene, the son-in-law at the home punched the rear window of a grey getaway BMW the youths were driving.
He and another man attempted to chase after the car, but it got away.
The couple did attempt to fight back, as did other family members who came from the house during the scuffle
In the photos taken at the incident, one of the boys was wearing a red crew neck top, while another was in a black jumper with a hood.
A third person appeared to be wearing a puffer jacket and loose tracksuit pants. He was also only wearing one shoe.
A spokeswoman for Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia they were investigating an assault and robbery.
No arrests have been made.
Anybody with further information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A spokeswoman for Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia they were investigating an assault and robbery. No arrests have been made