Man on bail after allegedly stalking and following teen girl to address in Traralgon
A man has been arrested for allegedly stalking and following a teenage girl to her home in the Latrobe Valley, where he later allegedly broke into the property.
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A Traralgon man has been bailed after he was arrested for allegedly stalking a teenage schoolgirl and breaking into her home later that night.
Police allege a 42-year-old man entered a Traralgon home at 2.45pm and then followed a teen home to another address at 3.40pm on March 18.
“Police have arrested a man in relation to two alleged aggravated burglaries,” a police spokesperson said.
It’s understood nothing was stolen from the property, and the man allegedly fled the scene when he was disturbed by a resident of the address.
At the other address, it is believed the man allegedly waited near the home, before gaining entry to the property later on in the evening when no one was home.
“The male allegedly stole a battery charger, before fleeing the scene,” a police spokesperson said.
The sister of the teen who was allegedly stalked shared her concerns in a Facebook community group.
The man was charged with aggravated burglary, theft and stalking.
He has been bailed to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on May 15.
Anyone with more information or witnessed the incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, submit a confidential report online or contact the Traralgon police station on (03) 5172 2700.
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