Man assaults driver, attempts carjacking near Downer
A man emerged from bushland, assaulted a driver on the Federal Highway, and stole car keys before fleeing on foot.
Reported by The Canberra Times
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Police need public help to identify and locate the offender; dashcam footage could be crucial evidence.
In Australia. Canberra residents should be aware of the risk on the Federal Highway; anyone with footage should contact police immediately.
Key facts
- About 10:30pm on Friday, November 13
- Time of incident
- Black Suzuki Baleno travelling northbound
- Vehicle targeted
- The incident happened at about 10:30pm on Friday, November 13, on the Federal Highway north of the Barton Highway intersection in Downer.
- A man flagged down a black Suzuki Baleno travelling northbound, then attempted to pull the driver from the vehicle.
- The driver resisted.
- Unable to overpower them, the man stole the car keys instead and fled southbound on foot.
- The offender is believed to be Caucasian, in his early to mid-20s, wearing a white hoodie and light brown shorts.
- Police are seeking information from anyone who saw the incident or has dash-cam footage from the area.
