Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man and woman after an alleged burglary in Chadstone.
Three people allegedly climbed onto the roof of a closed restaurant on Warrigal Rd and forced entry into the premises about 12.30pm.
Police say they refused to come out and the officers negotiated with them, before a man and a woman were arrested.
A 38-year-old Cranbourne man has been charged with burglary, attempted theft, going equipped to steal, possessing a controlled weapon, possessing drug of dependence and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.
He was to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court.
A 50-year-old Chadstone woman has been charged with burglary, attempted theft, going equipped to steal and trespass.
She has been bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on October 12.
Police believe another man fled the scene on foot. The investigation remains ongoing.