Police arrest man from The Basin in relation to stolen car and dog

Moe the cavoodle was in the vehicle when it was stolen. Picture: POLICE MEDIA

Two men have been arrested after a car with a dog inside it was stolen in Brighton early on Wednesday 22 February.

A 20-year-old man from The Basin and a 25-year-old from Ashwood are believed to be involved in the theft of a 2017 C250 black Mercedes station wagon with roof racks. The car’s number plate is VBG946.

Police said the men were driving a white MBW which is believed to be linked to the stolen vehicle and were involved in a collision on Dorothea Mackellar Avenue in Oakleigh East around 11.45am.

The two ran from the scene and were arrested nearby.

The car and the two-year-old cavoodle named Moe are still missing.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.