Man charged following aggravated burglaries in Traralgon

Police have arrested a man in relation to two alleged aggravated burglaries in Traralgon on 18 March.

It’s alleged the man entered a home on Whitakers Road, about 2.45pm.

Nothing was stolen, and the male allegedly fled the scene when he was disturbed by a resident of the address.

Police will also allege the man followed a teenager home to a residence on Shakespeare Street, about 3.40pm.

It is believed the man allegedly waited near the address, before gaining entry to the property later on in the evening when no one was home.

The male allegedly stole a battery charger, before fleeing the scene.

Police arrested a 42-year-old Traralgon man, and he has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft and stalking.

He has been bailed to appear in Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on 15 May.

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