Detectives from the Vehicle Crime Squad have charged four people and seized a large amount of stolen property following the theft of 13 Ford motor vehicles in the northern suburbs in just over one month.
Police executed search warrants at a residential property on Dunfermline Avenue, Greenvale and a business address on Yellowbox Road in Craigieburn, on Wednesday, 10 November.
They subsequently seized a Jeep Compass, methylamphetamine, a stolen motorised scooter, cloned and stolen registration plates, personal details of over 60 victims of identity theft, a stolen disabled parking permit and other stolen items valued in excess of $12,000.
A 32-year-old Greenvale man was charged with traffick and possess drug of dependence, possess GHB, handle stolen goods, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and possess proceeds of crime.
He was remanded in custody and will front Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 22 November.
A 28-year-old Greenvale woman was charged with traffick and possess drug of dependence, possession of identification information, possess GHB and commit indictable offences whilst on bail.
She was remanded in custody and will face Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 14 January, 2022.
An 18-year-old Greenvale man was charged with handle stolen goods and issued with a child caution notice.
A 26-year-old Thomastown woman was charged with possess drug of dependence and possession of identification information.
She was bailed to face Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 21 December.
Since 1 October 2021, there have been 13 reported thefts of 1990s model Fords, including Ford Falcons, one Laser and one Fairlane. All models were manufactured between 1995-1999.
Police will allege the offenders targeted these vehicles for their parts and or/rebirth. Parts have been found to have been stripped from the motor vehicles to be on-sold.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
