Former lawyer Pat Lennon charged over alleged attempted burglary

The former high-flyer will face court over an alleged attempt to break into a South Yarra home that was caught on CCTV.

Former lawyer Patrick Lennon has been charged over an alleged aggravated burglary. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Former lawyer Pat Lennon has been charged with a string of offences over an alleged attempted burglary last month.

Victoria Police allege Mr Lennon unsuccessfully attempted to break into a home in South Yarra in the early hours of January 17.

The house is normally occupied by a woman who is locked in a bitter legal dispute with him but no-one was home at the time.

Former lawyer Pat Lennon. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

CCTV footage captured a man clambering over the back fence of the property and unsuccessfully attempting to prise open the back door.

He climbed back over the fence and left after about 40 minutes.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said they have charged a 60-year-old Caulfield North man with aggravated burglary, attempted burglary, burglary, two counts of criminal damage, two counts of stalking, and theft of a motor vehicle.

Police raided his mansion in Caulfield North on February 9 and allegedly seized drugs, gel blasters and stolen goods.

He was bailed and is to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on March 15.

Originally published as Former lawyer Pat Lennon charged over alleged attempted burglary