Police Charge Man After Burglary At Sports Facility

Mornington Peninsular Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged burglary at a sporting facility in Boneo.

Police were called following a burglary at a sporting facility on Boneo Road, Boneo on 7 February.

It is alleged an unknown man forced entry to the building and stole over $11,000 in prize money and salaries for an upcoming competition.

Several computers were also stolen along with a number of personal items belonging to staff members.

On 17 February, police arrested a 34-year-old man from Cranbourne.

Police will allege the man also stole a number of items, including jewellery and designer goods from a residence in Junction Village on 2 February.

He has been charged with:

  • burglary (x2)
  • theft (x2)
  • theft from motor vehicle (x2)
  • possess a drug of dependence
  • and theft of motor vehicle.

He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 7 May.

Police were able to recover part of the stolen money and return it to the sports facility.

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