Seaford man, Frankston woman arrested over alleged crime spree on Mornington Peninsula
Two people are in custody following a spate of alleged commercial burglaries from Mount Martha to Pearcedale.
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A man and woman have been charged following 22 alleged burglaries across the Mornington Peninsula.
Mornington Peninsula and Frankston detectives launched a joint investigation after the duo allegedly forced entry into a number of commercial businesses between Monday 17 and Thursday 20 April.
The alleged incidents occurred at 22 separate businesses across Mount Martha, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Tyabb, Hastings and Pearcedale.
There were no injuries.
Detectives arrested a 34-year-old Seaford man and a 28-year-old Frankston woman on Friday, April 21.
They have been charged with burglary, theft, criminal damage, theft of motor vehicle, possessing drug of dependence, handling stolen goods, possessing controlled weapon and committing indictable offences while on bail.
The Seaford man has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on May 3.
The Frankston woman was remanded to appear in court at a later date.
Detectives are continuing to investigate a further 19 commercial burglaries across Keysborough, Mornington and Frankston between March 13 and April 6.
The incidents are believed to be linked.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report here.