Southern Metro Crime Team detectives have arrested five males following an alleged home invasion in Cranbourne North last night.
It is alleged a burglary occurred at a Terrence Drive address just before 11pm where several personal items were stolen.
A short time later two males broke into a neighbouring house on Terrence Drive and threatened two occupants before making demands for cash.
The offenders stole cash, a phone, car keys and the victim's vehicle before driving the victim to a convenience store where he was forced to withdraw money.
The victim was returned home by the offenders and was not injured.
Five males were arrested a short time later in a stolen vehicle in Cranbourne.
An 18-year-old Cranbourne North man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and handle stolen goods.
He will appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court today.
A 16-year-old Cranbourne male has been charged with burglary, two counts of theft, theft of motor vehicle and attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
He will appear at a children's court at a later date.
A 16-year-old Cranbourne North male has been charged with three counts of theft of motor vehicle, possess a controlled weapon, handle stolen goods and aggravated carjacking.
He will appear at a children's court at a later date.
An 18-year-old Noble Park man and a 17-year-old Cranbourne North male have both been charged with theft of motor vehicle.
The investigation remains ongoing and detectives will continue to investigate and focus on reducing serious crime in the southern metro region.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
