RICHMOND, VIC. — Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged two men after they allegedly stole multiple items, including $5000 worth of Driza-Bone jackets, from an apartment car park in Richmond yesterday morning.
The victim went into the carpark on Elaine Court when he noticed two men allegedly trying to break into his vehicle about 4.30am.
He started filming the offenders with his mobile phone before they allegedly snatched it from him and fled in a Toyota Corolla.
Police arrived on the scene and were approached by further victims who alleged that other vehicles and storage cages had also been broken into.
Detectives immediately began tracking the victim’s phone, which led them to an apartment building on Elizabeth Street, Richmond, where they subsequently found the two offenders.
During the arrest, officers located two allegedly stolen vehicles, various power tools and around $5000 worth of Driza-Bone jackets.
The men were taken into custody and interviewed.
A 26-year-old Richmond man was charged with robbery, burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of proceeds of crime.
He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
A 25-year-old Richmond man was charged with robbery, burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of the proceeds of crime.
He was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on December 3.
