Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy today following an alleged armed robbery that left a man with serious injuries in St Kilda last night.
It is alleged a male and female approached a man who was walking along Barkly Street and made demands for his car keys about 9.15pm.
The male offender, allegedly armed with a machete then assaulted the victim and the offenders ran from the scene empty-handed.
The victim, a 39-year-old St Albans man was taken to hospital where he remains with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested a boy at Southern Cross Railway Station about 12.30pm and he is currently in custody.
The female offender is yet to be located and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
