Police have narrowed down the search of a man who is believed to have driven at pedestrians in Kilsyth following a range of scare tactics.
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident involving a BMW X4 in the vicinity of a basketball stadium in Kilsyth on Monday 9 January about 9pm.
Detectives are following up reports the BMW’s headlights were seen flashing before the driver drove towards two pedestrians and then quickly swerved away at the last minute.
Two rear seat passengers got out of the car and threatened the pedestrians before they jumped back in and were last seen driving away on Paramount Avenue.
The driver of the car is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, about 19-years-old, about 180cm tall with a medium build and brown hair.
The male is also described as having a distinctive long rats tail and was wearing a white Rip Curl t-shirt, grey track pants and blue Nike TNs.
Police believe the male driver is also linked to a number of deceptions and thefts from Sunday 8 January.
Detectives have been told the man stole a number of items from a car in Newcastle Street in Yarraville about 4.15pm.
It is believed the man then used the victims credit card at multiple locations, including a service station in Footscray, milk-bar and fast-food store in Kingsville and at another service station in Little River.
Detectives have released images of the man who has been captured on CCTV getting in and out of a black BMW X4, with stolen registration plates, at the location of all the deceptions.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information to assist in identifying the male is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
