A VAN driver who assisted an elderly mugging victim is being urged to come forward to help identify the attackers.
Two men attacked the 78-year-old man with sticks and stole his wallet as he walked along Box Street, Doveton, about 9.30pm on Friday 6 February.
Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Kim Alp said the attackers were about 183 centimetres tall, Caucasian, aged in their mid-30s and wearing jackets.
She said the victim sought help from the driver of a passing white van and police would like to speak to this man and any other witnesses.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.
Call for white van man to step up
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