December 11th 2024.
Authorities in Melbourne are currently in pursuit of a man who brandished an axe and threatened a stranger following an ATM transaction. According to police, the incident occurred on November 30 at a licensed establishment in Southbank, where the assailant, who remains unidentified, approached a 33-year-old man from Werribee. The culprit attempted to snatch cash from the victim's hand, but was unsuccessful. In a fit of rage, the perpetrator then swung the axe at the man, narrowly missing him. Thankfully, the victim did not sustain any physical injuries.
Witnesses reported seeing the attacker fleeing the scene. To aid in their investigation, authorities have released CCTV footage and images of a man they believe may have vital information. The man in question was described as wearing a black Post Modern jacket, light blue shirt, dark tie, light blue jeans, a black baseball cap, black shoes, and carrying a black bum bag and a dark canvas shopping trolley.
Police are also looking into a possible connection between this incident and another one that took place in Hoppers Crossing on December 1. In this separate occurrence, a staff member at a store offered assistance to a man who then proceeded to pull out a hammer and threaten the employee. The culprit made off with stolen items and fled the scene. The victim in this case, a 47-year-old man, did not sustain any physical harm.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage of the incidents to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers. The public is also advised to download the 9News app to stay informed on the latest updates and news. The app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Let's work together to bring this dangerous individual to justice and ensure the safety of our community.
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