Police have charged two teenagers following alleged back-to-back aggravated burglaries in Canterbury in the early hours of Monday morning last week (Sep. 23)..
It is alleged three offenders turned off the power and gained access to a property in Flinders Avenue at about 12am where they stole a car key and cash belonging to the elderly occupant who was home at the time.
The trio then allegedly attended another property on Winson Green Road where they again turned off the power and attempted to gain entry but were unsuccessful.
They allegedly walked to a nearby property on the same road and gained entry to the garage.
Police were alerted to their presence and were quickly on scene, arresting the three teens in the backyard of the home.
It is understood the offenders were allegedly located wearing masks and gloves.
Two 17-year-old boys from Wallan were charged with two counts of aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated burglary, theft and going equipped to steal.
One boy was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date and the other boy was remanded in custody.
A 12-year-old Narre Warren boy was released and will be cautioned at a later date.