- Michael Voss Apprehends Car Thief Who Crashed Car
- Carlton Coach was getting his morning coffee
- The thief carried a large knife in his pants
Carlton manager Michael Voss has launched a hunt for alleged car thieves who crashed a stolen Mercedes.
Voss was buying coffee at the Barton Milk Bar in Hawthorn on Tuesday morning when he witnessed a car crash across the road.
When the two teenagers suspected of stealing the car got out and took off on foot, Voss and the milk bar owner gave chase.
“When the two men got out of the vehicle and grabbed their belongings, they ran into the street,” cafe owner Laskie told the Herald Sun.
‘Michael Voss gave chase, and I went after him too.’
Voss tackled one of the teens to the ground as police arrived on the scene. The other perpetrator is believed to have escaped for the time being.
Carlton Coach Michael Voss Battled Car Thief at Hawthorn
“They went into an apartment complex, it was quite crowded, and one of them managed to escape, but he (Voss) grabbed the second man and put him on the ground,” Mr Laskie said.
‘I tried to chase the other guy, but he was too fast for me. Luckily we were able to catch one.
“It was a pretty hectic morning.”
Mr Laskie added that police pulled a “large knife” from the trousers of the man who tackled Voss.
Voss, who then went back to pick up his coffee at the café,
The car crashed near a school crossing and Mr. Laskie was relieved that no one was injured.
“It’s a very busy corner,” said Mr. Laskie.
“And that this happened without tragedy, I think everyone was very, very lucky this morning.”
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