Police arrest pair after Waterways aggravated burglary

Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged two people following an alleged aggravated burglary in Waterways this morning.

It's alleged the two offenders forced entry into an Island Point Avenue property about 1.45am.

Once inside the residence, the offenders were disturbed by an occupant who called Triple Zero.

The pair were arrested inside the home by police who were able to arrive within minutes of the call to Triple Zero being received.

A 33-year-old Patterson Lakes man has since been charged with home invasion, aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, two counts of theft from motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, two counts of commit indictable offence whilst on bail, two counts of shop theft and possess drug of dependence.

A 24-year-old Highett woman has been charged with home invasion, aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, commit indictable offence whilst on bail and possess drug of dependence.

Both remain in custody to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court this afternoon.

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