Woman charged after stolen car tracked through Melbourne’s southeast

A woman has been charged after an allegedly stolen car was followed from Springvale to Melvern East this morning.

Officers observed a stolen white Kia driving in the vicinity of Springvale Junction about 4.10am.

The car was followed to Warrigal Road and into a shopping centre carpark in Malvern East.

The vehicle was allegedly dumped in the carpark and arrested a 22-year-old woman from South Melbourne nearby.

She has been interviewed, charged with theft of motor vehicle, and has been bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in October.

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