Five southern suburbs teens arrested after theft-related crime spree
Five southern suburbs teens, one aged 13, have been arrested after two suburbs were hit by more than 30 theft-related offences in a matter of hours.
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A group of teens have been arrested after a spate of theft-related offences committed earlier this month.
The offences include property damage, theft and interfering with motor vehicles in Happy Valley and Aberfoyle Park.
Police say more than 30 offences were carried out between Tuesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 4.
Following an investigation, a 13-year-old boy, two 14-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy all from Happy Valley, and a 15-year-old girl from O’Sullivan Beach were arrested.
The five teenagers were charged with theft and are scheduled to appear in the Chrisites Beach Youth Court on November 23, after being granted police bail.
Police are continuing to investigate other reported offences, and are urging anyone with information that would help the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.