Investigators from Hume Crime Investigation Unit are investigating the theft of a vehicle with a child on board from Craigieburn yesterday (February 11).
Detectives believe a person stole the silver Mitsubishi Outlander from Hamilton Street at 10pm, where a three-year-old boy was asleep in a booster chair in the back seat.
The offender drove the car for about three minutes before abandoning it and the child was reunited with his family.
The offender jumped into a light-coloured hatchback driven by another person.
The duo was last seen driving south on Cimberwood Drive at about 10.20pm.
Police are appealing for dashcam footage from anyone who may have been travelling in the area at the time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
