Corio pair charged after alleged carjacking in school car park in Lara
Detectives have been told a man approached a car in Flinders Avenue, Lara, around 7:15am, allegedly threatening the female driver before pushing her out and stealing her Mazda CX5.
The 56-year-old woman, from Lara, was not injured.
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested two people in Dural Court, Corio, on Friday morning, also recovering the stolen car.
A 30-year-old Corio man has been charged with a range of unrelated offences, including theft of a motor vehicle, possessing methylamphetamine, handling stolen goods and possessing a firearm.
He has been bailed to face Geelong Magistrates' Court on October 9.
Meanwhile, a 38-year-old Corio woman has been charged with unrelated offences including the theft of a motor vehicle, possessing a firearm, handling stolen goods, possessing methylamphetamine and committing indictable offences whilst on bail.
She has been remanded to face Geelong Magistrates' Court on August 11.
Investigations into the carjacking remain ongoing. Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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