Child located after car stolen from Dandenong

A toddler has been located at a business on Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully this afternoon after a car was stolen with the two-year-old on board.

Investigators have been told a black Kia Carnival, registration 1WU5QT, was parked on Cleeland Street in Dandenong about 3.25pm.

The toddler was located a short time later at a business in Ferntree Gully about 4.35pm, and was not injured during the incident.

Police are still searching for the stolen vehicle.

Anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage, information or who witnessed the incident 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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