Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following a string of burglaries in Geelong West over the last week.
Investigators allege two men gained access to several businesses along Pakington, Weller and Hope streets in the early hours of 9 through 15 of July.
It is alleged the following items were stolen from the businesses across the week:
– jewellery to the value of approximately $50,000
– hair dressing and barber equipment
– eyebrow tattooing equipment
– cosmetic products
– iPads and iPhones
Following a thorough investigation, detectives arrested two men in Geelong West this afternoon and seized iPhones, jewellery, hairdressing and barber tools, hair care products, cash and drugs.
A 44-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with handle stolen goods, as well as drug and weapons offences.
A 28-year-old Geelong man was charged with (5x) burglary, attempted burglary and (x5) criminal damage.
The 28-year-old was remanded to appear before Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 16 July.
The 44-year-old was bailed to appear before Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 4 September.
