2 hours agoMon 29 Dec 2025 at 7:28pm

In short:

Police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to steal a woman's car in Richmond in August.

Bystanders, including one person wielding a golf club, forced the man to abandon the carjacking attempt.

Police have released images and CCTV footage of the incident.

Police have released footage of an attempted carjacking in Melbourne in which bystanders fought off the alleged offender.

The incident happened in Richmond on August 19.

Victoria Police said a man approached a woman in Swan Street near Richmond Railway Station about 4:50pm and tried to steal her Mercedes sedan.

Bystanders intervened, including one person who appeared to be armed with a golf club, and forced the man to get out of the vehicle.

Bystanders, including one person carrying a golf club, forced the man to get out of the woman's car. (Supplied: Victoria Police)

The alleged offender fled on foot and got into a waiting Nissan Navara with the registration 1OL9CF, which was last seen travelling southbound on Cremorne Street.

The owner of the Mercedes was not hurt, but one of the bystanders who intervened appeared to sustain a facial injury.

The alleged offender got into a Nissan Navara and left the scene. (Supplied: Victoria Police)

Police have released CCTV footage and images of a man they would like to speak to.

He is perceived to be of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, aged in his mid to late 20s and about 183 centimetres tall, with a solid build.

Police have released images of a man they want to speak to over the attempted carjacking. (Supplied: Victoria Police)

He was wearing a black puffer jacket, black track pants and white runners.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.