Merri-bek Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary in Brunswick last Wednesday morning (Sep. 25).
It is alleged a man entered a property on Henkel St through a doggy door about 2.30am.
He was disturbed by one of the occupants of the house and left through the rear door. There were no physical injuries.
Police responded and patrolled the area following the incident.
An imitation firearm was allegedly located nearby.
A short time later, a police officer from the Dog Squad is reported to have located the man underneath a vehicle parked on Henkel St.
The 18-year-old Reservoir man was arrested at the scene.
He has been charged with aggravated burglary and possess imitation firearm.
The man was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.