A man has been arrested and more than $40,000 of allegedly stolen goods seized following an investigation into organised shop theft rings in Melbourne’s north.
North West Regional Crime Squad detectives executed a warrant at a Sunshine North address on Friday and seized a large amount of baby formula, medication, cosmetics, vitamins, clothing and electrical appliances.
Police will allege the man paid associates to steal the items from supermarkets and retail outlets over a period of months.
He would then allegedly sell the items to overseas and local buyers.
During the warrant on 25 August, police also seized an imitation firearm and over $3000 cash which they allege to be the proceeds of crime.
The 34-year-old man was arrested and later charged with handle stolen goods, deal with property suspected being proceeds of crime, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, possess prohibited weapon and possess controlled weapon.
He was bailed to appear before Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on 12 February 2024.
Anyone with information about anyone dealing in stolen goods is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
