Police lay charges after crime spree across Melbourne

Police have charged five teenagers following an alleged crime spree across multiple suburbs of Melbourne on 7 April.

It’s alleged the group were involved in the theft of two motor vehicles in Kooyong.

It’s alleged the group were involved in criminal damage at a Brighton East property where windows and vehicles were damaged.

It’s alleged the group were also involved in armed robberies across Knox.

The group were arrested in the allegedly stolen Audi in Pakenham just after 3pm.

The stolen BMW and its occupants remain outstanding.

A 13-year-old Dandenong boy has been charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, attempted armed robbery and reckless conduct endangering serious injury.

A 14-year-old Catani boy has been charged with dangerous driving while being pursued by police, two counts of theft of motor vehicle and reckless conduct endangering serious injury.

A 15-year-old Springvale South boy has been charged with attempted car jacking and theft of motor vehicle.

Those three boys have been remanded to face a childrens court at a later date.

A 15-year-old Dandenong boy and 16-year-old Hallam girl have been charged with theft of motor vehicle.

Those two teenagers have been bailed to appear in a children’s court at a later date.

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