Police arrested a teenager in Pakenham earlier today as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of alleged aggravated burglaries and thefts in Melbourne’s south east., Victoria Police say
The 16-year-old Koo Wee Rup boy was interviewed by detectives from Casey Criminal Investigation Unit and charged with over 60 offences.
The alleged offences, which occurred over a 3 week period from 22 February, include:
• Six aggravated burglaries,
• one attempted aggravated burglary,
• nine burglaries,
• 16 thefts,
• 13 thefts of motor vehicle,
• two evade police,
• one drive in a manner dangerous,
• three criminal damages.
The teen appeared before a Children’s court today and has been remanded in custody to appear again at a later date.
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