Wild scenes unfold at a Melbourne petrol station as THREE unmarked police cars swoop in on a driver

By AIDAN WONDRACZ, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:41, 28 June 2026 | Updated: 03:42, 28 June 2026 Heart-stopping footage captured the moment undercover police swooped on a car at a petrol station, bringing to an end an alleged five-day crime spree. The allegedly stolen Hyundai was intercepted at a Tarneit service station in Melbourne's west while one passenger filled up.  CCTV footage showed the passenger scramble back into the car as two unmarked police SUVs suddenly appeared, boxing in the vehicle on both ends. The driver was seen attempting to break free, driving the car back and forth, while officers jumped out of their vehicles, trying to open the doors.  The Hyundai almost managed to get free before a third unmarked police car arrived and blocked it.  The driver and his passengers were dragged out of the car, with one officer seen scaling the Hyundai. Officers allegedly seized a knife and balaclava. Six people, aged between 14 and 22, have been charged, with the group accused of carrying out several home invasions in Lalor, Tarneit and Truganina over five days.  Heart-stopping footage captured the moment undercover police swooped on a car at a petrol station, bringing to an end an alleged five-day crime spree The driver and his passengers were dragged out of the car, with one officer seen scaling the Hyundai Awais Ayyaz, whose house was allegedly broken into, opened up on the terrifying ordeal. 'They've taken my keys, they've taken my wallet and they've used it at several locations,' he said. Ayyaz said their bank account was allegedly drained of $1,000.  His wife Hira Khan said their daughter kept a box near the front door to stop intruders. 'She didn't want you to sleep because, you know, she was scared,' she said.  Three of the accused have been set free on bail.  Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.