Man faces court for tool thefts in Latrobe Valley

A Moe man will face Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court today for allegedly stealing tools from cars in the Latrobe Valley area.

The 24-year old man, along with a 21-year old Moe woman were arrested following an alleged theft from a tradesman’s vehicle on Montane Boulevard, Newborough about 3am yesterday (14 February).

The man was charged with 35 offences, 22 of those are for Theft from a Motor Vehicle.

He was also charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Handle Stolen Goods, Reckless Conduct Endangering Life, Handle Stolen Goods and Evade Police.

The woman was charged with 24 offences, which include Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Theft from a Motor Vehicle, Handle Stolen Goods and Possess a Drug of Dependence.

She will face Latrobe Magistrates’ Court on 15 April.

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