Police arrest man after south-eastern keying spree

Bayside Police have arrested a man after more than 120 cars were allegedly keyed in the south-eastern suburbs over the last two months.

It is alleged that the vehicles, located in the Bayside and Kingston areas, were keyed or scratched at various times throughout the days and evenings between May and July this year.

Officers believe up to 120 vehicles may have been damaged in this time, on dozens of streets from Aspendale to Brighton.

The vehicles were allegedly branded with deep scratches into the roadside doors / panels.

Officers executed a search warrant at a residential address in Hampton and a 39-year-old man was arrested at the scene, about 9am on 7 July.

He is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone with information has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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