A young woman has been charged over an aggravated broad daylight carjacking incident on a busy Hobart street.
The 27-year-old is alleged to have attempted to steal the vehicle on Harrington Street around 3:10pm on Thursday.
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Police say no-one was physically injured in the incident and thanked members of the public who came to the aid of the victim.
The woman was arrested and held in custody to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court.
“There were also a number of other people that may have witnessed the incident and they are encouraged to contact the Hobart Criminal Investigation Branch and reference offence report 739525,” police said.
Information can be shared with police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au.