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MELBOURNE: 3 charged over extortion

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Three teenagers have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of extortion incidents at various tobacco stores in the Yarra and Mentone areas.Detectives from Yarra and Moorabbin crime investigation units executed search warrants at three properties on Tuesday morning (July 14)where three teens were arrested.A 17-year-old boy from the Broad-meadows area,…

KINGSTON: Collision at Mentone

Police are investigating after the rider of an electric scooter sustained life-threatening-injuries after being struck by two vehicles in Mentone on Thursday afternoon (July 16).Investigators have been told the rider was travelling south along Charman Rd when he collided into the side of a car travelling west along Balcombe Rd about 4.15pm.The rider fell from…

DAREBIN: Preston rider dies

A man died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle in Preston on Thursday evening (July 16).It is understood the rider was travelling south on High St when he collided with a vehicle turning from Gower St into High St about 6.40pm.The rider, a man in his 60s, was treated at the…

MURRINDINDI: Local burglaries – 3 charged

Sunday, July 12, 2026

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…

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…