A man has been charged following a spate of thefts across the north-west region over the past 12 months.
It is alleged the man stole more than $12,000 of liquor, meat and electronic goods in 15 separate incidents across Hadfield, Coburg and Mill Park.
The man was arrested in Coburg North after an extensive investigation by officers that included the assistance of retail partners.
A 46-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with theft, possess heroin, possess cannabis, attempted carjacking, assault police and traffic offences. He was remanded in custody to appear before Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court.