Police News

HOBSONS BAY: Death at Altona

Friday, June 20, 2025

A motorcyclist has died after the machoine crashed in Altona on Thursday morning (June 19).It is understood the motorcycle was travelling along the Kororoit Creek Rd on-ramp of the Princes Fwy when it lost control and crashed into a barrier just after 10.30am.The rider died at the scene. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the…

GLEN EIRA: Carjacking at Glen Huntly

Detectives from Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man following an alleged carjacking in Glen Huntly on Thursday morning (June 19).It is alleged the man approached the victim, who was sitting inside his vehicle, at the corner of Glen Huntly and Grange Rds about 11.50am.The man allegedly forced the victim out of the vehicle,…

WHITTLESEA: Stolen vehicle crashes at Epping

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a crash involving an allegedly stolen vehicle in Epping early on Wednesday morning (June 18).Police spotted an allegedly stolen Haval driving at speed in the vicinity of Church St In Whittlesea about 1am.Officers lost sight of the vehicle.Air Wing spotted the Haval allegedly driving at speed once again…

STONNINGTON: Burglaries across Malvern

Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a series of burglaries in Malvern.In the first incident, it is believed a man forced his way into a fast-food restaurant, on Wednesday May 14 about 7am.The offender stole the cash drawer containing approximately $300.Soon after the man is believed to have attended a…

HUME: $200,000 haul nabbed at Broadmeadows

Hume Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man after a trailer loaded with more than $200,000 in aluminium was stolen from a Campbellfield warehouse.It is alleged the 45-foot flatbed trailer, carrying large aluminium poles, was stolen from outside the Sydney Rd business about 5am on Monday, June 16.Police were called the following day when…

NORTH-WEST: 33 arrests in North-West blitz

More than 30 dangerous road users and car thieves were arrested during a four-night operation in Brimbank.The co-ordinated operation saw police disrupt a local hoon meet in Keilor Park, arrest an alleged drug trafficker who riding at up to 200-kmh on a major freeway, and stopping a machete wielding car thief.Operation Ghost is a regular…

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: 25 business break-ins

There have 25 business break-ins on the Mornington Peninsula, Nepean MLA Sam Groth (pictured) has told Parliament.“My question is to the Minister for Police. In the past 12 months Nepean locals report that close to 25 businesses have been broken into, with more than 10 in Dromana alone,” Mr Groth said.“Over recent months a local…

SOUTH-EAST: 3 teens evade Police

Police have charged three teenagers alleged to have evaded police through the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne last Tuesday morning (June 17).The trio was first spotted by Operation Trinity units allegedly driving a vehicle bearing stolen registration plates, in Mons Parade Noble Park about 12.45am.Police attempted to intercept the Mazda BT50 utility before it allegedly sped…

GREATER DANDENONG: Fatal motorcycle crash

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision involving multiple motorcycles in Dandenong South on Saturday evening, June 14.Emergency services were called to the South Gippsland Fwy scene following reports four motorcycle riders had been involved in a collision, about 7.15pm.One of the riders, a male believed aged in his 20s, died at…

GREATER DANDENONG: Assault and stabbing

Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested the second boy wanted following an assault and stabbing in Melbourne’s south on Friday evening.The 16-year-old, who has now been interviewed and charged in relation to the incidents in Keysborough and Dingley Village, handed himself into police on Saturday.The Kingston teen has been charged with armed robbery,…