Teens arrested as part of an investigation into robberies in Melbourne’s south east
TWO teenagers have been arrested over a number of robberies in Melbourne’s south east arranged on social media. More arrests are expected to be made.
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TWO teenagers have been arrested over a number of robberies in Melbourne’s south east arranged on social media.
Police searched homes on Burberry Place, Cranbourne; Foster Street, Dandenong; and Dusseldorp Avenue, Pakenham last night as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Victoria Police spokeswoman Natalie Butler said detectives seized several allegedly stolen mobile phones and a car in the raids.
“The investigation relates to a number of alleged robberies that investigators believe were arranged via social media over the past few weeks,” she said.
A 17-year-old will face the children’s court after her was charged with a number of offences, including multiple counts of robbery and theft.
A 19-year-old Dandenong man is expected to be charged on summons, also with robbery and theft-related offences.
Police expect more arrests to be made over the robberies.
