Detectives are appealing for public assistance following a string of burglaries in Melbourne’s southern suburbs.
The burglaries occurred on two separate days, with incidents occurring in Thompson Rise, Parkdale and Hornby Street, Brighton East, between 2.30pm and 3.40pm on August 8 and in Rowans Road, Moorabbin and Mawby Road, Bentleigh East, on August 11 between 11am and 11.30am.
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives will allege three offenders attended the properties in a stolen dark blue Jeep Grand Cherokee, broke in and stole electronics, jewellery, clothing and coins.
Firearms were also stolen from the Mawby Road address.
A 31-year-old man from Hampton East was arrested and interviewed in relation to the burglaries, but has been released pending further enquiries.
The stolen Jeep has since been recovered.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
