Teens taken down by Special Operations Group police after armed robbery spree across Melbourne
Tense scenes played out on Melbourne freeway yesterday as elite police officers swarmed a vehicle to take down a group of alleged teenage armed robbery suspects
Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have charged four teenagers following the spate of armed robberies across multiple Melbourne suburbs yesterday.
Two of the boys were arrested by the Special Operations Group on the Princes Freeway in Officer about 5.15pm. The other two boys were arrested in Clayton yesterday afternoon.
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This allegedly includes multiple aggravated burglaries where motor vehicles were stolen and armed robberies at service stations targeting the theft of cigarettes.
A 17-year-old Pakenham boy has been charged with 23 offences including multiple counts of aggravated burglary, armed robbery and theft of motor vehicle.
A 16-year-old Pakenham boy has been charged with 17 offences including aggravated burglary, theft of the motor vehicle, armed robbery and driving dangerously.
A 15-year-old Frankston boy has been charged with 10 offences including aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle and armed robbery.
A 14-year-old Doveton boy has been charged with eight offences including theft of motor vehicle and armed robbery.
All those charged will face a children’s court at a later date.
Investigations remain ongoing to identify a fifth offender believed to be involved.
Anyone with information that could assist police with enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
