8 January 2018 – Arrests – Ram Raids and Burglaries – Eastern Victoria
Published January 12, 2018 | 
Eastern Region Crime Squad and Echo Task Force members arrested three men during a burglary in Euroa on 5 January following a spate of ram raids and burglaries in recent months.
Two police vehicles were rammed during the arrest by offenders driving an allegedly stolen Kia Cerato about 2.45am.
Two of the three men are believed to have been involved in a series of burglaries and ram raids in Kinglake, Nagambie, Yea, Bundoora, Doreen, Epping, Mitcham, Healesville and other metropolitan areas.
The burglaries targeted commercial premises and targeted cigarettes, ATMs, safes and jewellery.
A 28-year-old Doreen man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft of motor vehicles, property offences and assault police.
He is remanded to appear at Ringwood Magistrates Court on 10 January 2018.
A 25-year-old Preston man has been charged with multiple burglaries, theft of motor vehicles, property offences and assault police.
He has been remanded to appear at Heidelberg Magistrates Court on 19 January 2018.
The 25-year-old Heidelberg West man has been charged with multiple burglaries, theft of motor vehicles, other property offences, assault police and reckless conduct endangering serious injury.
He has been remanded to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court on 8 January 2018.
19 June 2017 – 4 Arrests – Ram Raid – Grocery Store – Newport
Published June 23, 2017 | Brimbank Embona Taskforce detectives have charged four men following an alleged ram raid at a grocery store in Newport this morning.
It is alleged goods including cigarettes and alcohol was stolen after four men attended a Challis Street store just after 3am.
Four men were subsequently arrested in St Albans and have now all been charged with burglary, theft, theft of motor vehicle and possess prohibited weapons.
The men, an 18-year-old Altona North man, a 20-year-old St Albans man, a 19-year-old Altona man and a 21-year-old Hoppers Crossing man have been remanded to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
8 May 2017 – Ram Raid – Business Premises – Elizabeth South
Published May 12, 2017 | A stolen car was used to break into the yard of a business at Elizabeth South, before being torched at Waterloo Corner overnight.
Witnesses reported seeing a small grey hatchback being driven through the front gates of a business on Trimmer Road, Elizabeth South just after 12.30am on Monday 8 May.
The vehicle then drove out through another set of gates, damaging a roller door and a customer’s vehicle at the scene.
A short time later, just after 1am, police and fire crews were called to a car on fire in Calvengrove Road, Waterloo Corner.
The vehicle, a grey 2010 Holden Barina, had been reported stolen from Mawson Lakes in January 2016. It was completely destroyed by fire.
24 April 2017 – Ram Raid – Shopping Centre ATM – Taylors Hill
Published April 28, 2017 | Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary at Taylors Hill overnight.
It is believed four unknown offenders in a Land Cruiser and a white Mazda van have attended a Calder park Drive shopping centre about 3.55am
The unknown offenders drove the four-wheel-drive through the doors of the shopping centre.
The Land Cruiser was then followed into the centre by the van.
The thieves removed an automated teller machine and loaded it into the van.
The offenders left in the Mazda van with the ATM.
This van is believed to have been stolen from Northcote between the 16 and 30 March and has not been recovered.
The Land Cruiser was left at the scene and will be examined by police.
8 April 2017 – Ram Raid – Supermarket – Bundoora
Published April 13, 2017 | Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary at Bundoora overnight.
It’s believed three unknown offenders, one on a motorcycle and the other two in a four-wheel drive, have attended a Copernicus Crescent supermarket about 3.50am this morning.
The unknown offenders drove the four-wheel drive through the doors of the supermarket and into two automatic teller machines.
The thieves were unable to gain access to the machines and left empty handed.
They left the scene with the vehicles they arrived with.
The four-wheel drive was later found burnt out at an Argyle Street, Reservoir, reserve.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw a black dirt bike or Mitsubishi Pajero in the area around the time of the incident.
8 April 2017 – Ram Raid – Supermarket – Bundoora
Published April 8, 2017 | Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary at Bundoora overnight.
It’s believed three unknown offenders, one on a motorcycle and the other two in a four-wheel drive, have attended a Copernicus Crescent supermarket about 3.50am this morning.
The unknown offenders drove the four-wheel drive through the doors of the supermarket and into two automatic teller machines.
The thieves were unable to gain access to the machines and left empty handed.
They left the scene with the vehicles they arrived with.
The four-wheel drive was later found burnt out at an Argyle Street, Reservoir, reserve.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw a black dirt bike or Mitsubishi Pajero in the area around the time of the incident.
2 March 2017 – Arrest – Ram Raid – Hotel – Laverton
Published March 3, 2017 | Police have arrested a man after he crashed a car into a hotel in Laverton this morning.
It’s believed the car left the road as it exited the Princes Fry onto Aviation Road just before 3am (3 March).
A 20-year-old Altona North man was arrested after he attempted to flee on foot.
Another man believed to be in the car also fled the scene and is still outstanding.
Investigators believe the BMW is the same car that was allegedly stolen in an armed robbery in Reservoir on Tuesday night where a chainsaw and firearm was produced..
The Altona North man remains in custody and is currently assisting Police with their enquiries.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the crash.
7 January 2017 – Ram Raid – Shopping Centre – South Morang
Published January 13, 2017 | Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a ram raid in South Morang early this morning.
It’s believed a car reversed through the front doors of a McDonalds Road shopping centre about 4am.
The car has then crashed through the windows of a hairdresser to gain access into the centre.
Once inside, offenders have targeted a Lotto store in the centre aisle, ramming the counter, however it appears they left empty handed.
Police believe three people were in the vehicle at the time and are still searching for the occupants.
At this time police are still working to determine if this matter is connected to any other incidents.
Investigators have released CCTV and are keen to speak to anyone who has information regarding the trio.
6 January 2016 – Ram Raid – Business – Alice Springs
Published January 13, 2017 | Northern Territory Police are calling for public assistance in relation to a stolen vehicle that was rammed into a business in Alice Springs overnight.
Detective Superintendent Michael White said police allege a group of young men stole a white Ford Ranger on 5 January and then used the vehicle ram into the business about 3:00am.
7 January 2017 – Ram Raid – Shopping Centre – South Morang
Published January 9, 2017 | Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a ram raid in South Morang early this morning.
It’s believed a car reversed through the front doors of a McDonalds Road shopping centre about 4am.
The car has then crashed through the windows of a hairdresser to gain access into the centre.
Once inside, offenders have targeted a Lotto store in the centre aisle, ramming the counter, however it appears they left empty handed.
Police believe three people were in the vehicle at the time and are still searching for the occupants.
At this time police are still working to determine if this matter is connected to any other incidents.
Investigators have released CCTV and are keen to speak to anyone who has information regarding the trio.
