TWO people have faced court over the alleged theft of a car with a toddler inside in Chelsea.
The car was allegedly taken from a grocery store on Nepean Highway at around 4pm on 8 January. Police say the car had been left running with a two-year-old boy inside while the car’s owner went into the shop.
The man who allegedly stole the car stopped shortly afterwards to release the two-year-old onto Bath Street. He then allegedly drove away.
Two people were arrested at a Frankston shopping centre on 10 January – an 18-year-old Narre Warren man was charged with offences including theft of motor vehicle, obtain property by deception, possess a drug of dependence, and bail and driving offences, and a 20-year-old Clarinda man was charged with theft of motor vehicle, aggravated burglary, resist police, and bail and driving offences in relation to another matter.
The two men were remanded and appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 11 January.
The stolen car, a grey Volkswagen SUV, is still outstanding. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au