A VIOLENT and disturbing carjacking took place on Beach Road Frankston which has seen a woman in hers 50s left shaken up.
The woman was parking on the road on 5 October at 4.30pm, and was being observed by a man loitering next to a nearby shop.
As she went to exit the car, the man approached the woman, and demanded she hand over the keys.
The man forcefully threw the woman out of the vehicle and took the keys, driving off in the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
A local witness helped the woman, who did not suffer any major injuries.
An ambulance came to inspect her injuries but she was not required to go to hospital.
The car was recovered in Latrobe Valley on the morning on 6 October, with minor damage and missing items, including a mobile phone.
The man is described as being in his early 20s and of caucasian appearance. He was wearing light coloured tracksuit pants, a green top, and a black cap.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
