Frankston CIU complete Carrum Downs commercial burglary investigation

Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have concluded an operation targeting criminal activity in the Carrum Downs Industrial area after a recent spate of commercial burglaries.

A search warrant was executed at an address in Access Way, Carrum Downs on Wednesday, 26 May.

A large quantity of allegedly stolen property was recovered.

A 39-year-old Carrum Downs man has been remanded in custody to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 27 May in relation to 81 offences including handle stolen goods, negligently deal proceeds crime, drug possession and bail offences.

A 22-year-old Carrum Downs woman has been issued a caution in relation to drug possession.

A 17-year-old Seaford male has been interviewed in relation to various offending and released pending further enquiries.

Quotes attributable to Detective Senior Constable Christopher Fidler

"This is a pleasing result for detectives where we have located a large quantity of allegedly stolen goods.

"We are always interested in information from the public in relation to this type of offending.

"If people approach you with tools to sell or car parts and the deal sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

"If anyone has information in relation to goods they believe to be stolen please contact your local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."

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