Manningham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a pair following an ongoing investigation into a series of cosmetics thefts, valued at over $35,000.
On 8 June detectives arrested a 40-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman in Mentone following a series of thefts from pharmacies and cosmetic stores across Melbourne dating back to January 2022.
It's alleged there were more than 12 incidents of theft where cosmetics or fragrances were stolen from stores from Safety Beach, Doncaster, Lower Plenty, Mornington, Sunbury, Knox, Kew, Watsonia, Chadstone and Williamstown.
Following an extensive investigation Manningham Crime Investigation Unit arrested the pair on 8 June in a carpark on Florence Street, Mentone about 7.30pm.
The Rosebud man has been charged with 19 offences including theft and driving offences.
He has been remanded to appear before Ringwood Magistrates' Court today.
The St Albans woman has been charged with 14 offences including theft and driving offences.
She has been bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates' Court on 6 December.
The investigation remains ongoing.
