Hit-and-run suspect who stole man's car caught on CCTV

Police have released CCTV footage of a person they want to speak to over a hit-and-run incident in Heidelberg West over the weekend. A 68-year-old man suffered critical injuries when he was run over by his own car while trying to stop it from being stolen. Police said the car and the alleged thief had not been found. Police have released CCTV images of a person suspected of running over a man who was trying to stop his car from being stolen in Melbourne's north-east on Saturday night. A 68-year-old Heidelberg West resident, whom neighbours said was named George, suffered critical injuries in the incident. Victoria Police said he was struck by his black Honda SUV as he tried to stop an unknown female from stealing the vehicle. In footage released by Victoria Police, a woman can be seen walking along a footpath carrying a bag on the opposite side of the street from the man's house. The woman appears to be looking at her phone and pauses on the footpath for a few moments before walking towards the house. The man's car can be seen in the driveway with its headlights on and at least one door open. The woman is wearing a white hooded jacket, dark-coloured leggings, and white shoes. Victoria Police said the woman and the stolen Honda had not been found. Police have asked anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000. The victim, George, remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was described by neighbour, Kim Tripitiris, as "an old knockabout" who was adored by the local community. "We love George around here, he's very important to us," she said. "He loved his cars … he was just a lovely down-to-earth guy, and no-one deserves this." Ms Tripitiris and her partner performed CPR on their neighbour after the incident, after they were alerted by the sounds of screaming.