Whitehorse Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses and dashcam vision after a man was left with serious injuries following a stabbing in Forest Hill last week.
It is understood the victim was walking home from work on Mahoneys Road when a car pulled alongside him on Thursday, 6 February about 10.10pm.
The offender called the victim a 'dog' and a 'rat', then demanded his phone before he got out of his vehicle armed with a knife and made further demands for the victim's phone and wallet.
When he refused, the man stabbed the victim and fled the scene in the vehicle.
The 32-year-old Burwood East man, who was able to raise the alarm with a family member, sustained serious injuries.
He was taken to hospital where he remains.
Investigators have released CCTV of the vehicle involved and of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Detectives are appealing for motorists in the area at the time with dashcam in their vehicles to make contact with police as they may have inadvertently captured the offending vehicle.
Investigators are also appealing for local residents to check their CCTV footage in the hope that some may have captured elements of the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
