Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men after the alleged theft of a car with a toddler inside in Chelsea over the weekend.
A car was parked outside a grocery store on Nepean Highway just before 4pm on Saturday, 8 January.
It is alleged an unknown male got into the car and drove off with a two-year-old boy inside, after a man left the vehicle running while he ducked into the shops.
Investigators were told offender left the child on Bath Street and fled the scene.
Police arrested an 18-year-old Narre Warren man and a 20-year-old Clarinda man at a Frankston shopping centre on Tuesday, 10 January.
The Narre Warren man was charged with over 25 charges including theft of motor vehicle, obtain property by deception, possess a drug of dependence, bail and driving offences.
The Clarinda man was charged with theft of motor vehicle, aggravated burglary, resist police, bail and driving offences, in relation to another matter.
The investigation is ongoing.
Both men have been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates' Court on 11 January.
The stolen grey Volkswagen SUV is yet to be located.
Anyone who sights the car or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
