Police have issued this image of a man wanted in connection with the theft and high-speed joyride of a Porsche. Picture: Police media Source: HWT Image Library
Police have issued this image of a man wanted in connection with the theft and high-speed joyride of a Porsche. Picture: Police media Source: HWT Image Library
POLICE have released pictures of two men they want to speak to after a stolen Porsche was taken on a high-speed joyride.
Investigators believe two men inside the luxury vehicle, which was being driven at 200km/h, dumped it before fleeing from police in a taxi.
“Officers from the Wyndham Crime Impact Team tracked the duo to the Altona Gate Shopping Centre where the 2007 black Porsche coupe was found dumped,” Victoria Police spokeswoman Belle Nolan said.
“Investigators now believe the men were picked up from the shopping centre by a yellow West Suburban taxi… and dropped off in May Street, Altona North.
“Detectives have released CCTV stills from inside the taxi in a bid to identify the men involved,” she added.
Witnesses said the car was being driven at 200km/h and “weaving all over the road” during the incident last Wednesday at about 1.30pm
Police tried to intercept the driver, however he refused to pull over.
Officers conducted a registration check, which flagged the car had recently reported stolen.
“Police followed the vehicle but elected not to pursue it due to the high speeds reached by the offending driver,” spokeswoman Ms Nolan said.
“Police believe the male driver and passenger fled the scene on foot through the shopping centre before jumping into the taxi,” she added.
The Porsche driver is thought to be in his early 30s, of Middle-Eastern appearance and 183cm tall with a shaved head.
He was wearing a white t-shirt and khaki shorts at the time of the incident.
The passenger was also thought to be aged in his early 30s, of Middle-Eastern appearance and around 177cm tall with a medium-solid build.
He was wearing a black singlet top at the time of the incident.
“Both men were carrying bum bags over their shoulders as they ran through the shopping centre,” Ms Nolan said.
Anyone with any information, or knows their identity, should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
