Police have charged a 48-year-old man from Hoppers Crossing with a number of offences following incidents in Tarneit, North Melbourne and the Melbourne CBD this morning.
It is alleged a man was assaulted at a convenience store at the intersection of Sayers and Tarneit roads about 7.45am.
The offender left the store and approached a silver Honda Civic at the intersection of Sayers and Tarneit Roads and attempted to steal the vehicle but was unsuccessful.
It is alleged he then carjacked a white Mitsubishi ASX.
The car was followed to Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne where it is alleged a silver Hyundai was carjacked.
The Hyundai was dumped on Lonsdale Street about 8.45am and a man ran from the vehicle.
Police, including officers from Special Operations Group and Critical Incident Response Team arrested the man following a brief foot chase.
He has been charged with attempted aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated carjacking, aggravated carjacking with imitation firearm, non-prohibited person possess imitation firearm, assault and threats to kill.
He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 15 October.
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