Duo Charged After Mount Waverley Arrest

Two males have been charged following their arrests in Mount Waverley this morning.

Police observed a black Lexus with allegedly stolen plates in Dandenong this morning about 1.20am.

Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle before it sped off towards Melbourne's east.

Air Wing was called in and followed the Lexus to Churcher Court and Parkinson Street in Mount Waverley where it was abandoned.

The Dog Squad and the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) responded quickly to assist uniform officers who swarmed the area to locate the occupants.

A teenage boy was located by a police dog nearby and taken into custody, with a second man arrested shortly after.

A 16-year-old boy from the Bass Coast area has been charged with 35 offences including robbery, theft of motor vehicle, criminal damage by fire and been remanded to appear at a children's court.

A 32-year-old Noble Park man has been charged with multiple offences including theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, drive manner dangerous and has been remanded at appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.

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

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