Police Beat with Tom Hayes
Three arrests made
POLICE arrested two men and a woman following a collision involving an alleged stolen car in Traralgon on Monday, February 3.
Officers spotted an alleged stolen blue Ford Ranger in the vicinity of Princes Drive about 10.40am.
The Ford was then seen allegedly driving on the wrong side of Cross’s Road, Traralgon.
Police allege the stolen Ford collided with a car at the intersection of Breed Street and Gordon St. No one was injured.
A 20-year-old Moe woman was arrested at the scene. A 21-year-old Morwell man fled on foot and was arrested near the intersection of Anderson St and Church St a short time later. A second man, aged 25 from Moe, was arrested shortly after at a Moe address. The trio will be interviewed by police.
Investigators believe that the Ford was stolen from a Maffra property in late January. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Gippsland teenagers involved in Melbourne charges
ONE man and five children have been charged following an alleged aggravated burglary and theft of two vehicles in Melbourne’s northwest over the Australia Day long weekend.
Local police and police dedicated to Operation Trinity were called to a property in Rosanna (Melbourne’s north-east) at about 4am on Sunday, January 26. It is alleged a group entered the home before stealing keys to a silver Mercedes sedan. One person was home at the time and not injured.
The same offenders allegedly stole a Toyota wagon from a property in Hawthorn East about 6pm. That stolen wagon was later located dumped in Hawthorn, where with the assistance of the Air Wing, officers spotted the stolen silver Mercedes about 8pm. The offenders then dumped the Mercedes in Hawthorn and allegedly fled the scene. Six people were arrested nearby.
A 16-year-old boy from Moe was charged with aggravated home invasion, theft, theft of a motor vehicle, possessing a drug of dependence, and aggravated burglary. He was remanded in custody.
A 14-year-old boy from Morwell was charged with theft of motor vehicle, robbery, shopsteal, and attempted aggravated home invasion.
A 17-year-old girl from Drouin was charged with theft of motor vehicle.
A 15-year-old and 16-year-old boy, both from the Mornington Peninsula area, were also charged with multiple offences. They were bailed to a children’s court at a later date.
A 19-year-old Healesville man was charged with theft of motor vehicle. He was bailed to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on March 25.
Victoria Police has been specifically targeting burglars and car thieves each night since March 2023.
Operation Trinity, which runs from dusk until dawn across Melbourne, is easily Victoria Police’s most well-resourced frontline policing operation at present.
Information wanted for affray
LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit are investigating an affray which occurred on Franklin St, Traralgon at about 11.55pm on Friday, December 20, 2024.
During the incident, a 32-year-old male victim sustained facial injuries.
Investigators are seeking information regarding the identity of the persons involved, who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Pictures of those who they need to identify have been posted to the Facebook page: Eyewatch – Latrobe Police Service Area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit on 5131 5000, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit an online report at: crimestoppers.com.au
Local youth involved in attempted carjacking
MELBOURNE Divisional Response Unit have charged two teenagers following alleged attempted carjackings and a collision in a stolen vehicle in Richmond last Friday (February 7).
The Subaru, which was allegedly stolen during an aggravated burglary in Berwick on January 30, continued to Church St.
It was involved in a collision with an orange Holden Barina near the intersection of Hutchings St.
Several members of the public came to assist the two occupants of the Subaru before they allegedly fled north on Church St.
They were detained at a fast-food restaurant before police arrived.
An 18-year-old Ringwood man was arrested and taken to hospital under police guard, and a 15-year-old Traralgon boy was arrested and taken into custody.
