In short:
Police have arrested nine males in Wyndham Vale following the theft of a white Volkswagen Tiguan during an aggravated burglary in Aintree. The stolen vehicle was tracked, leading officers to a nearby home where the group was taken into custody.
Teens facing theft charges
Nine people have been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Aintree, where a white Volkswagen Tiguan was stolen.
Police say the offenders broke into a home on Bullion Drive sometime between 9pm on 16 July and 6am on 17 July. Once inside, they stole the keys to the Volkswagen before taking the vehicle from the driveway.
The incident was reported to police, and the vehicle was tracked to Woolspinner Crescent in Wyndham Vale around 8.35am.
Officers observed five males exiting the car and heading towards a residence on Shorthorn Way. Police then moved quickly, arresting two males in the driveway and detaining seven others inside the home.
A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old boy have been charged with theft of a motor car.
Two other 16-year-old boys are set to face a remand hearing for unrelated matters.
An 18-year-old Wyndham Vale man has been released pending further enquiries.
Police say two 16-year-old boys and two 17-year-old boys remain in custody and are assisting with enquiries.
