FRASER RISE, VIC. — Police yesterday charged a man following a copper theft in Fraser Rise on Thursday morning.
Police allege two offenders stole copper wiring from a construction site on Taylors Road before fleeing in a vehicle about 4.20am.
The vehicle was tracked to Edith Street, Tarneit where the offenders got out and fled on foot.
One man was arrested. The other man remains outstanding.
The 27-year-old Tarneit man was interviewed and charged with theft, trespass, going equipped to steal and dangerous driving whilst being pursued.
He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on December 4.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
