A man has been arrested following an investigation into two alleged attempted carjackings in Craigieburn.
Embona Task Force and Divisional Response Unit detectives arrested the man at a property on Gillingham Street in Preston on Friday.
Police will allege a man attended an address on Penhall Drive, Craigieburn and threatened a 21-year-old Craigieburn man with a handgun while attempting to steal a motorcycle on October 10.
He then attended a second property on Travers Street, Craigieburn, where he allegedly threatened a 59-year-old Craigieburn man with a handgun and attempted to steal a vehicle.
The man fled the scene on foot and the two victims were not injured in the incidents.
A 29-year-old Preston man is expected to be interviewed and charged with offences including attempted aggravated carjacking.
An imitation firearm was also located during the search warrant in Preston, police said.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
