Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged three teenage boys following an alleged carjacking in Langwarrin, aggravated home invasion in Oakleigh and three separate theft of motor vehicle incidents on 11 July.
It is alleged the trio approached the Langwarrin carjacking victim on Romsey Place at a residential address about 1.45pm.
The offenders allegedly stole the vehicle from the victim who has attempted to stop them before allegedly being assaulted and run over by the vehicle as it drove away.
The victim, a 33-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The vehicle was then dumped in Paddington Road in Oakleigh before the offenders allegedly broke into a home on Carlisle Crescent.
Whilst inside the address, the offenders allegedly threatened and assaulted the elderly occupants and ransacked the house.
A man and woman in their 80’s sustained minor injuries.
Police swiftly surrounded the house and successfully arrested all three offenders.
A 17-year-old Reservoir boy and 17-year-old Langwarrin boy have been charged with aggravated home invasion and aggravated carjacking.
They will appear before a childrens court later today.
A 17-year-old Oakleigh boy has been charged with aggravated home invasion and aggravated carjacking.
He is currently in hospital under police guard.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage, are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.