Police Beat with Zaida Glibanovic
Three local teenagers arrested
MOORABBIN Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a group of Latrobe Valley teenagers following an aggravated burglary in Brighton on the morning of Tuesday, March 5.
Investigators have been told four children attended a residential property on South Road, Brighton, in an allegedly stolen Volkswagen Golf at about 5am.
It will be alleged the group entered the residence before being frightened off by the occupants of the property and fleeing in the Volkswagen.
That vehicle was followed by the Air Wing and the group was observed meeting up with a fifth person driving a Volkswagen Amarok, allegedly stolen from Railway Avenue, Brighton.
The two vehicles travelled together and were followed by police, reaching speeds allegedly in excess of 150 kilometres per hour before the Amarok was abandoned in Stella Avenue, Noble Park.
All five people then fled together in the Volkswagen Golf.
Police continued to follow that car as it drove at dangerous speeds to the Rowville area.
Stop sticks were successfully deployed on Armstrong Road and the group ran from the scene but were swiftly arrested by responding officers with the assistance of canine units and the Air Wing.
A 14-year-old Moe boy has since been charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail. He is understood to have faced a childrens court on Tuesday.
A 15-year-old boy from Morwell has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and will face a childrens court at a later date.
A 15-year-old Noble Park boy has been charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving whilst being pursued by police and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail. He will face a childrens court at a later date.
A 17-year-old boy also from Morwell and 14-year-old Moe girl were charged with aggravated burglary and theft of motor vehicle. Both will face a childrens court at a later date.
Pub pest
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding criminal damage to a pub in Morwell on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Investigators have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to call Morwell Police Station on (03) 5131 5000.
Willow Grove hay shed fire
A LARGE shed fire near Balfours Road and Willow Grove Rd in Willow Grove broke out at 9.15am on Thursday, March 7.
The fire generated smoke in the area, with Vic Emergency releasing a warning to the public not to be alarmed as emergency crews were attempting to extinguish the fire.
The Emergency alert said the fire was not likely to spread into nearby grassland, but a community stay informed alert was issued.
The fire was considered under control by 10.14am.
It took nine emergency response vehicles to extinguish the fire.
