Fawkner Divisional Response Unit detectives have arrested and charged two teenagers following an attempted group retail theft on Sunday (22 September).
It is alleged the pair entered a retail outlet on Sydney Road about 3.30pm and attempted to steal a quantity of mobile phones before fleeing empty handed.
Two 14-year-old boys were arrested this morning (25 September).
A 14-year-old St Albans boy and a 14-year-old Melton West boy were each charged with attempted robbery, attempted theft, criminal damage and bail related offences.
Both boys were remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
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