A Wodonga man will remain in custody after an alleged attempted aggravated carjacking involving a tomahawk on Anzac Day.
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Kane Corben, 25, is facing seven charges following his arrest on Saturday.
He allegedly attended the Wodonga Bunnings and stole a cache of items including Dewalt work boots, cargo pants, a headlight, hoodie, gloves, wire cutters and more, worth $442.
He allegedly left through a fire exit, chased by staff.
The Wodonga Magistrates Court on Monday heard Corben approached a man in his car and threatened him with the weapon.
The man froze in fear, laid down in the passenger seat, and Corben was allegedly unable to steal the vehicle.
He fled and was arrested by police nearby.
Lawyer Sally Wilson did not apply for bail.
"It's still very much in its infancy," she said of the police case.
"He was charged on Saturday.
"There's no application (for release)."
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Corben allegedly had cannabis on him when arrested.
The court heard it appeared the 25-year-old hadn't taken the weapon from the store.
Charges include attempting to commit an indictable offence of aggravated carjacking, assault with a tomahawk, assault and theft, and involve two victims.
Corben appeared before court wearing a black hoodie, flanked by two custody staff in the dock.
He did not speak during the matter.
Ms Wilson did not raise any custody management issues.
Her client wasn't withdrawing from drugs, she said.
The court heard statements still needed to be taken.
The matter will return to court on August 13 for committal mention.
