Police Investigate Epping Carjacking

Police are investigating a carjacking in Epping early hours this morning.

The carjacking occurred near the intersection of Findon and Epping roads about 1am.

The victim stopped his silver Toyota Prado at a red light before a group of offenders approached his vehicle.

It is believed that the offenders had been travelling in a second vehicle behind the Toyota.

The male offenders made demands that the victim get out of his car and then assaulted him.

The offenders fled the scene in the Toyota, leaving the victim behind at the intersection.

The victim, a 20-year-old Mill Park man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Toyota is yet to be located and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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