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Knife used in car theft

A “chubby” man armed with a knife has taken advantage of a scared victim who dropped their car keys.
The offender described as around 25 years old, chubby, Caucasian in appearance, with an Australian accent demanded the victim’s car keys on Woodbine Road, Cranbourne North.
The victim fumbled the keys and dropped them on the ground.
The offender snatched them and proceeded to drive away in the victim’s white 2001 Holden Commodore sedan, with registration RHM 184.
The car was parked at a nearby car park.
The offender was wearing a plain light blue hoodie over his head, which was covering part of his face, and grey track suit pants.
The car hasn’t been found.
The armed robbery occurred on Monday 29 August, about 9pm.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Casey Crime Investigation Unit on 9705 3114.

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