MURRINDINDI: Local burglaries – 3 charged


Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three men in relation to recent burglaries, thefts and criminal damage incidents that occurred across the Murrindindi Shire.
Thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools, equipment and copper has been recovered by detectives as a result of executing search warrants in Alexandra, Kinglake West and Marysville.
A 36-year-old man from Alexandra was charged with burglary, theft, trespass and possess a prohibited weapon. He was bailed to appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court in August.
A 56-year-old man from Kinglake West was charged with handle stolen goods. He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court in September.
A 50-year-old man from Marysville was charged with burglary, theft, possess methylamphetamines and commit an indictable offence whilst on bail. He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court in September.
Police say they greatly appreciate the information and assistance provided by the community.