Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman after an allegedly stolen vehicle was tracked from South Melbourne to a Norlane carpark where a man attempted to carjack four vehicles this afternoon.
Officers were conducting patrols for a suspicious loiter when they observed an allegedly stolen grey Haval on Dorcas and Moray streets in South Melbourne about 1.15pm.
Upon sighting police, it's alleged the duo drove off and officers began tracking the vehicle along the Princes Freeway towards Norlane.
It is alleged the vehicle drove into a hardware store carpark on the Princes Highway, before it nearly collided with a woman getting a pram out of her car.
The man got out of the stolen Haval and allegedly attempted to carjack four separate vehicles.
No one was physically injured.
Police were quickly on scene and took the man into custody about 2.45pm.
The woman was chased by police into the hardware store where she was arrested shortly after.
The 30-year-old Abbotsford man was taken to hospital under police guard where he remains.
The 25-year-old Abbotsford woman was interviewed by police and charged with theft of motor vehicle and possess a drug of dependence.
She was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates' Court on 18 November.
It is alleged the Haval was stolen from the Port Melbourne area on 6 October.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has CCTV/dash cam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
