Squatters Arrested Amid Local Burglary Investigations in Point Cook
Detectives from the Wyndham Crime Investigation unit, in collaboration with the Werribee Neighbourhood Policing Unit and local law enforcement, arrested three individuals as part of a continuing investigation into a series of local burglaries.
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The arrests occurred at a vacant house on Boardwalk Boulevard, Point Cook, around 9:30am on February 27. Local intelligence led investigators to suspect that several people were illegally residing in the property, and that they could potentially provide information on the recent burglaries.
Upon the arrival of the police, one man reportedly climbed into the roof and jumped from the second story to evade capture. However, he was subsequently apprehended with the help of nearby tradesmen.
Charges have been filed against a 20-year-old man from Altona for aggravated burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, and trespassing. He is scheduled to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later today.
In addition, a 39-year-old woman without a fixed address has been charged with trespassing, producing false documents, and obtaining financial advantage by deception. She has been granted bail and is due to appear at the Werribee Magistrates’ Court on August 26, 2025.
A third suspect, a 27-year-old man also without a fixed address, has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft of a motor car, trespassing, and other offences.
The investigation into these local burglaries is ongoing.
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