Police News

WHITTLESEA: Armed robbery at Epping

Friday, July 10, 2026

Police have arrested a man following an attempted armed robbery in Epping on Sunday night, July 5.It is understood the man approached the counter of a fast-food restaurant on the corner of High St and Cooper St just after 10.30pm.Officers have been told the man produced a wooden bat and demanded a staff member hand…

CARDINIA: Police investigate woman’s death at Pakenham

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Pakenham.Emergency services were called, following reports a woman had been found unresponsive at a Sunnybank Way home, about 8.10am Sunday (July 5).The 35-year-old woman could not be revived.A man who was home at the time has been taken to hospital and has spoken…

YARRA: Richmond firebombing arrest

Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad have arrested a man as part of their investigation into a suspicious fire at a Richmond car dealership.A vehicle was used to smash into the Swan St premises, near the intersection of Burnley St, about 11.20pm on Thursday, May 21.Once inside, the offenders are alleged to have spread…

BOROONDARA: Pedestrian dies after North Balwyn collision

A man has died following a collision in Balwyn North last week.Emergency services were called to reports after a vehicle stuck a pedestrian on Burke Rd about 6.05pm on Tuesday, June 30.It is understood the pedestrian was walking southbound on the footpath outside a petrol station while a Tesla was exiting the business.The pedestrian, a…

MANNINGHAM: $300,000 recovery at Doncaster

Manningham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a burglary in Doncaster.It is alleged two offenders smashed the front door of a Clancys Lane residence about 10am on April 2 last year.Once inside the offenders rummaged through the property allegedly stealing handbags, jewellery and watches.On Wednesday (July 1), detectives executed a search warrant…

NORTH-WEST: Search for 50 riders

North West Metro Regional Crime Squad detectives are continuing to investigate and appeal for witnesses to come forward after up to 50 motorcycles were seen being ridden erratically across Melbourne’s western suburbs.It is understood the group was riding in convoy along the Tullamarine and Westgate Freeways on Sunday, June 21, allegedly driving at speed, weaving…

MANNINGHAM: 5 teens arrested

Police have arrested five teens after a suspected stolen Mazda crashed into roadworks signage in Balwyn North on Friday morning (July 3.Emergency services were called to reports of the crash city-bound on the Eastern Freeway, between Doncaster and Bulleen Rds, about 7.15am.Police were told four males and a female were seen fleeing over a fence…

KNOX: Armed robberies – 3 charged

Officers from the Croydon Divisional Response Unit have charged three teens following two armed robberies in Boronia.Investigators allege two teenage boys, both aged 15-years-old, were approached by a group of three males at a bus stop near Chandler Rd about 5pm.One of the males allegedly produced a machete, threatened one of the 15-year-olds and made…

WYNDHAM: 17 years jail for Werribee man

Saturday, July 4, 2026

A Werribee man, 27, was sentenced on Friday (July 3) by the County Court to 17 years’ imprisonment for the attempted importation of 63kg of methamphetamine, money laundering and drug trafficking offences.He will be eligible for parole after serving 11 years and six months.The man was charged following an investigation by the Victorian Joint Organised…

MITCHELL: Fatality on Northern Hwy

Police are investigating a fatal crash in Tooborac on Friday morning (July 3).Emergency services were called to reports that two cars and a truck had crashed into a fallen tree on Northern Hwy about 6am.The driver of one of the cars died at the scene.The driver of the other car sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries…