Trio arrested after stolen vehicle spotted in Morwell

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit officers have arrested three males after spotting a stolen vehicle in Morwell early this morning.

Police first caught sight of the blue Toyota Prado parked at a property on Driffield Road about 12.30am.

A check of the car confirmed it was stolen.

Officers kept out of sight while three males entered the vehicle. Police moved in quickly and successfully arrested the trio.

A 20-year-old Morwell man, and two 15-year-old boys from Traralgon and Morwell are currently assisting police with enquiries.

Investigators believe the Prado was stolen from the driveway of a property in Graham Crescent, Traralgon, in the early hours of Monday morning.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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