Lilydale Police are investigating an aggravated carjacking incident in Lilydale where a rideshare driver was threatened at knifepoint.
The rideshare driver was looking for business in the Lilydale area. When he asked a male at Yarra Valley Shopping Centre if he needed a ride, the male produced a knife and demanded money.
The male then stole the victim’s car, a silver Toyota Camry sedan (1PE9BE), and drove away at 12:30am on 24 July. The vehicle was later recovered in Kinglake.
The incident is being investigated by Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit and they are calling for anyone with information regarding the identity of the male to contact 9739 2300 or to submit a confidential report via CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/
