Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a carjacking and assault in Cranbourne East yesterday.
Investigators have been told a rideshare driver attended an address near O'Shea Road and Soldiers Road about 5.15pm.
During the ride, police will allege the man assaulted the 32-year-old driver, before stealing his white Toyota Camry and phone.
Officers located the Toyota in the vicinity of Clyde Road and Princes Highway in Berwick about 10.30am this morning.
It is understood the man attempted to flee from the vehicle and was arrested by police nearby.
The 30-year-old Cranbourne East man has since been charged with multiple charges including carjacking, intentionally cause injury and resist police.
He was remanded to appear before Dandenong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 16 July.
