Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman after more than 40 cars were damaged in Kew on Anzac Day.
It is understood that vehicles parked on Wishart Street, Hunter Street, Lady Locks Drive, Goldthorns Avenue, Campbell Street, John Street, Thomas Street and Rowland Street were damaged between 5:30am and 7:00am on April 25.
Police will allege the vehicles had their side panels and windows scratched using a sharp object, while one vehicle also had words engraved into a side window.
The damage to the 44 vehicles is estimated to be over $160,000.
Detectives have charged a 30-year-old female of no fixed address with 44 counts of criminal damage.
The woman, who was charged on summons, will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 15.
