Hit and run on Canterbury Road, Heathmont involving stolen car

It was “amazing” four offenders could run from this mangled Heathmont crash, police say. They’re hunting for those believed responsible for the early-morning collision that wrote off two cars. SEE PHOTOS

The hit and run took place on Canterbury Rd, Heathmont. Photo: Sue Pearson

Police have been left amazed four people were able to get up and run from a crash in Heathmont that destroyed two cars.

Police called in helicopters and two dog units to help find the offenders, who remain on the run.

Maroondah highway patrol Sergeant Michael Aston said a stolen Audi slammed into the back of a white sedan parked on the street outside 291 Canterbury Rd about 1am.

The parked car was left completely mangled. Photo: Sue Pearson

He said passers-by and nearby residents told police they then saw four people running from the Audi.

Sgt Aston said he was “absolutely” surprised they were able to run away considering the damage to the cars.

“They were very lucky,” he said.

The stolen car has been seized by police. Photo: Felicity Malyszko

He said he expected at least one of them would have been injured.

Police checks of nearby hospitals failed to turn up any of the offenders.

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“An extensive search was conducted,” Sgt Aston said.

He said the 2018 grey Audi station wagon involved in the crash had been stolen in Mitcham on Australia Day and was valued at around $65,000.

Sgt Aston said detectives were investigating a number of leads regarding the incident and he expected an arrest to be made soon.

Police are calling for anyone who may have seen the crash, or the car before the crash, to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.