Mornington Peninsula police have arrested two men following a series of thefts from several sporting clubs and community locations across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
The arrests come following a two-month investigation with sporting clubs and community locations in Mornington, Mount Martha, Safety Beach, Edithvale, Mordialloc, and Woodleigh allegedly targeted.
On Monday 9 May, police arrested a 28-year-old Mt Martha man following reports of a theft at a sporting club on Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill. At the time of his arrest, the man was found in possession of allegedly stolen property including sporting equipment as well as house breaking implements.
Following further investigations, police this morning executed a search warrant at a residential address in Mornington, arresting a 36-year-old Mornington man and seizing several items including sport equipment, a safe, alcohol, and frozen food.
The 36-year-old man was charged with 10 counts of theft and one count of aggravated burglary and will appear before the Frankston Magistrates Court on 28 September 2022.
His alleged accomplice was sentenced to three-months imprisonment by the Frankston Magistrates Court on Tuesday 10 May.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.
Quotes attributed to Inspector Martin Bourke:
“Theft is never a victimless crime and by targeting sporting clubs, alleged thieves are impacting the lives of those who turn to sport for joy on weekends, including tireless volunteers.
Police will not sit on the sidelines as this happens and today, we have levelled the score against criminals who seek to take advantage of at the organisations at the heart of our community.”
Lilly Skacej
Senior Communications Advisor
