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PORT PHILLIP: Armed robbery at South Melbourne

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Detectives have charged a man following an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in South Melbourne on Monday night (June 9).Investigators allege that a man, armed with a knife, walked into the Clarendon St convenience store about 6pm.It is alleged that the man demanded that a shop attendant hand over cigarettes and cash.The attendant…

GREATER SHEPPARTON: Fatality at Dhurringile

Police are investigating a fatal crash in Dhurringile on Sunday morning, Juine 8.Emergency services were called to Dhurringile Rd following reports a car had lost control and crashed into a tree about 6am.The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.

WYNDHAM: Mercedes impounded, clocked at 131-kmh

Nearly one-third of drink drivers apprehended by Police during a major operation on CityLink allegedly blew more than double the limit.The operation was led by Fawkner Highway Patrol and saw police conducting high-volume alcohol and drug testing on CityLink, targeting impaired drivers.Police conducted 3007 preliminary breath tests, with 32 caught exceeding the alcohol limit.Ten of…

DAREBIN: Carjacking at Bundoora

Police have charged a man following an aggravated carjacking in Bundoora on Sunday night, June 8.It is alleged that a male offender approached a woman seated in her parked car, in a carpark off Kingsbury Drive, about 7.15pm.Investigators allege that the man made threats towards the woman, whilst wielding a wooden stick, telling her to…

WYNDHAM: 4 times over limit at Tarneit

A man is expected to be charged after a Mitsubishi Triton crashed into a house in Tarneit on Monday night, June 9.Highway Patrol officers were quick to respond to reports of a Mitsubishi crashing into a light pole and reversing into a tree and a house on Rejoice St just after 10pm. No one home…

BRIMBANK: Probe into St Albans crash

Brimbank Highway Patrol officers are appealing to anyone who has dashcam footage of a crash on the Western Ring Road in St Albans on Monday night, June 9.Emergency services responded to reports of a blue Hyundai i30 leaving the road, driving down an embankment and crashing into a creek bed about 9pm.A female passenger, aged…

GREATER DANDENONG: Inquiries continue into Noble Park crash

Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol officers continue to investigate after a motorcyclist was struck by a car in Noble Park last month.Police will allege a grey Ford hatchback, and a grey Volkswagen Golf were seen racing each other on the Princes Hwy just before 2.30pm on Thursday, May 22.Both vehicles allegedly ran a red light, before…

CASEY: Charges laid over commercial burglaries

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man following a series of commercial burglaries in the Cardinia, Casey and Dandenong areas between April 13 and June 1.It is alleged the offender used an implement to smash holes in the glass front entry of multiple commercial premises before gaining access.Premises targeted include cafes, restaurants, licensed…

BAYSIDE: Woman charged with murder

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a woman with murder following the death of a man in Hampton East in January last year.A 27-year-old woman of no fixed place of address who was already in custody for unrelated offending was last week charged with one count of murder.She will remain in custody to appear at Melbourne…

MARIBYRNONG: Caravan stolen from Braybrook

Footscray police are appealing for information after a $70,000 caravan was stolen in Braybrook.Investigators have been told the Heritage Spaceland caravan was being stored on a Ashley St property.A Hino truck, complete with crane, tray and ramp, drove onto the property about 4am on April4.The caravan was hooked up to the truck and driven off…