Three teens charged with carjacking in Altona Meadows

Police have charged three teenagers in connection with an alleged carjacking in Altona Meadows that occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 12.

Police allege the trio confronted a 51-year-old Point Cook man in a Central Avenue parking lot before he tried to get to safety in his Toyota Rav4.

It is believed one offender climbed into the front seat of the Toyota, while a second offender jumped into the back seat and demanded the victim’s phone, car keys and money.

The first offender allegedly hit the victim with a hammer before she escaped the vehicle.

The three offenders are believed to have fled the scene in the Toyota towards Queen Street before crashing into a fence on Honeysuckle Court in Altona Meadows.

Police arrested three young people some time later, searched the Toyota and seized a hammer and two bladed weapons.

A 15-year-old Hoppers Crossing boy, a 15-year-old Altona Meadows boy and a 14-year-old Altona Meadows boy have each been charged with aggravated carjacking, attempted armed robbery and violations of Traffic Laws.

Police say the Point Cook man was not injured.

All three men have been released on bail and will appear in juvenile court at a later date.