Two men who were arrested before a man was found dead after he ran from police at a city apartment block on Friday have faced court.

Jacky Tran, 25 and Oner Atesok, 33, faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court for a bail application on Saturday after they were arrested at the Eq Tower in A'Beckett St and charged with theft and drug offences on Friday.

Mr Tran, from Bulleen, was remanded in custody until Monday so he could organise legal representation for his bail application. He has been charged with theft of  a motor vehicle, possessing drugs of dependence, and committing an indictable offence while on bail, according to police.

Mr Atesok, from Epping, wanted to represent himself for the bail application but after hearing from magistrate Catherine Lamble, he decided to seek legal advice. He is likely to re-appear on Saturday afternoon.

Mr Atesok is charged with theft of a motor vehicle, two charges of handling stolen goods, and committing an indictable offence while on bail.

A third man, a 40-year-old from Chadstone, was arrested at the scene and was remanded in custody on outstanding warrants. The whereabouts of the fifth person, a woman, is unknown.