TWO carjackers threatened a 59-year-old man with a 14ins rachet in Whitefield and stole his Volvo S60.
Minutes later, two men threatened a 26-year-old man with a spanner and failed in their attempt to steal his Audi Avant.
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to the incidents which they believe may have been carried out by the same offenders.
The Volvo theft occured on Monday at 9.20 in Hillindon Road as the victim was driving the vehicle out of his garage.
In the second incident, 500 yards away, a 26-year-old man fought off a gang of five men who attempted to steal is Audi Avant. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Whitefield CID on 0161 856 4647 or to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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