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HUME: 2 charged after home invasion

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Detectives from Taskforce Lunar have charged two people following a number of incidents including an aggravated home invasion in Craigieburn and a burglary in Broadmeadows.Warrants were executed at two residential addresses in Kalkallo and Keilor Downs with assistance from the VIPER Taskforce and Mill Park Divisional Response Unit.A 32-year-old Kalkallo man and a 36-year-old Keilor…

FRANKSTON: Charges after Skye incident

Somerville Highway Patrol officers have charged a 38-year-old man from Cranbourne West with an array of offences following a crash in Skye.Police were called to a single vehicle crash on Hall Rd about 5pm on July 27.On arrival officers found that a white Holden Octavia had left the road and mounted the guard railing.It is…

MONASH: Fatal at Mount Waverley

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash at Mount Waverley.Investigators have been told a car crashed into a parked truck on Highbury Rd about 2.50pm on Saturday, August 30.Emergency services worked on the driver of the car at the scene but he could not be revived.Circumstances of the crash are yet to be…

FRANKSTON: Incidents at Carrum Downs Regional Shopping Centre

A man hwas arrested after allegedly having threatened shoppers with a knife before assaulting the woman at Carrum Downs Regional Shopping Centre just before 12 Noon on Sunday, August 31.A Victoria Police representative was reported to sat that the the “erratic” man also smashed several car windscreens during the ordeal.“Attending police responded quickly and arrested…

MANNINGHAM: Murder charge after Templestowe death

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder after a body was located in a Templestowe property on Monday morning, August 25.Emergency services were called to a Porter St address about 5.20am.A 52-year-old Templestowe man was located deceased inside the property.A 54-year-old Pascoe Vale man was arrested at the scene and has since been…

FRANKSTON: Injured man found

Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a man was found with serious injuries in Frankston on Monday night last week (Aug. 25).Emergency services were called to reports of a man in his 40s with head injuries on Cecil St, near Victoria Pde, about 7.10pm.He was taken to hospital and remains in…

CASEY: Teens charged after Hampton Park damage

Three teenagers have been arrested after they were caught damaging cars in Hampton Park.Police were called to reports of teens smashing the front window of a business on Commerce Drive just after midnight on Tuesday (Aug. 26).It is alleged they then damaged around 15 vehicles parked on the street.No one was inside the business or…

MURRINDINDI: Search continues for Mark

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Police were continuing at the weekend to search for missing Croydon man Mark in the Big River State Forest and around Frenchman’s Spur.Local uniform members were assisted in Eildon by the Dog Squad, Solo Unit, Search and Rescue Squad, SES volunteers and the Wilderness Paramedics.The search follows new information from a witness who may have…

HUME: Theft, collision at Campbellfield

Police are investigating a shop theft and collision in Campbellfield on Sunday morning (Aug. 24).Officers patrolling in the area responded to reports of a theft at a clothing store on Sydney Rd about 4am.It is understood two men stole a trolley full of items and left the shop.When they saw a police vehicle parked outside,…

MELBOURNE: $700,000 theft syndicate dismantled

Friday, August 22, 2025

Police have busted an alleged syndicate responsible for dozens of commercial burglaries across Melbourne, stealing up to $700,000 worth of items.The syndicate has allegedly committed 19 burglaries since July 29, targeting electronic stores across Melbourne.It is alleged the group has been using stolen cars and trucks concealed with cloned numberplates to load up stolen items.Two…