Two men have been arrested by police following an aggravated carjacking in Kew yesterday afternoon.
The pair, who were seen loitering in Scott Street in Kew last night, were arrested by police who swarmed the area about 8.50pm.
With assistance from the Dog Squad and Critical Incident Response Team, the men were arrested as they tried to flee through several rear yards and jumped from roof tops.
The arrests follow an aggravated carjacking in Wellington Street about 4.30pm.
During the incident it is believed a man was sitting in his parked car, while waiting for school pick up, when a white ute or van pulled up behind him.
Two men got out of the vehicle before they demanded the man get out of his Mercedes and produced a knife.
The victim was able to get out of his car while the offenders, who were unsuccessful in attempting to start the car, fled the scene towards Scott Street.
The 48-year-old Richmond man was luckily not physically injured.
Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and will interview the two men, aged 40 and 33-years-old.
An alleged imitation firearm was also seized from one of the men during his arrest.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
