Three teenagers arrested after Tatura tobacco store break in, theft

Three teenagers have been arrested after the window of a tobacco store was smashed with a brick and an attempt to start a fire in public toilets in Tatura.

A brick was thrown through a tobacco store window in Tatura on Sunday night.

Three teenagers have been arrested after a a wild night of smashed windows, theft and attempted break-ins in a town in the state’s north..

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the offences occurred on Sunday night and into Monday morning at Tatura, allegedly by a 14-year-old girl, a 14 year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy.

“It is alleged the trio smashed the front window of a tobacconist store on Hogan St with a brick about 11.15pm,” she said.

“Once inside, they stole several items and fled the scene.

“They also damaged the inside of a bakery on Hogan St as well as attempting to set fire to public toilets on Francis St.”

Police also allege the three teenagers destroyed fence panels at a Hunter St kindergarten and damaged CCTV camera at a Hogan St convenience store.

The spokeswoman said the trio was arrested on Monday and interviewed by police.

She said the girl was issued a caution, and the boys were released pending further inquiries.

“Investigations remain ongoing,” she said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.