Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a stolen car was set alight in Patterson Lakes last month.
A stolen orange 2017 Holden Commodore sedan bearing stolen registration plates XQA765 collided with the barriers on Thompson Road at Mornington Peninsula Freeway overpass in Patterson Lakes at 11.40pm on 26 February.
The driver was collected by a silver Skoda Karoq bearing cloned plates BJL120.
This vehicle then attended a nearby petrol station and driver from the stolen crashed car purchased a jerry can and fuel before returning to the collision scene.
The man then used the petrol to set the stolen Commodore alight and may have burnt his leg during the incident.
The man is described as being aged in his 20’s, is shirtless and has dark coloured short hair and a beard.
Investigators have released CCTV of the man in the hope someone may recognise him.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-investigate-car-fire-patterson-lakes