Mornington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a Victoria Police vehicle was rammed in Mornington on Friday night.
In a statement, Victoria Police said officers responded to reports of a suspicious loiter at a unit complex on Fleet Street at around 7.40pm on Friday.
“Officers attended and located a stolen black Toyota Land Cruiser utility in the driveway of the property,” Victoria Police said.
“It is understood the utility rammed the parked police vehicle multiple times before it became wedged in the property’s driveway.
“The unknown male driver exited the vehicle and fled north bound on Fleet Street.”
During the incident, the two male senior constables retreated to take cover away from the vehicle, both sustaining minor injuries that required medical treatment the following day.
The police vehicle and the property sustained significant damage. The offender remains outstanding at this stage and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
