Charges laid after home invasion
Five children have been charged following an extended police pursuit through Werribee and nearby suburbs early Monday morning.
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Police allege a BMW and a Volkswagen were stolen during a home invasion in Williams Landing at approximately 3:20am on Monday, 24 March.
The stolen BMW was later tracked to Leafy Road in Werribee, where it allegedly rammed a police vehicle before its occupants fled on foot. One of the males was located hiding inside a bin, while the other four were arrested nearby. No injuries were reported during the incidents.
A search of the BMW uncovered a medieval-style sword inside the vehicle.
The following individuals have been charged:
• A 16-year-old Werribee boy with theft of a motor vehicle. He has been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
• A 16-year-old Altona North boy with attempted aggravated burglary, home invasion, theft of a motor vehicle, and negligently dealing with proceeds of crime.
• A 15-year-old Wyndham Vale boy with attempted aggravated burglary, home invasion, theft of a motor vehicle, bail offences, and dealing with proceeds of crime.
• A 15-year-old Mambourin boy with theft of a motor vehicle and dealing with proceeds of crime.
• A 14-year-old Manor Lakes boy with home invasion, theft of a motor vehicle, dealing with proceeds of crime, and bail offences.
Four of the youths have been remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court. One has been granted bail.
The stolen Volkswagen remains outstanding.
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