Two teenage males will face court today after being arrested in Ferntree Gully and Ringwood following a series of alleged burglaries and aggravated crimes in Upwey.
A 17 year old Ferntree Gully male and a 19 year old Bayswater male were arrested in Upwey at about 2.00am this morning.
It is alleged the two males attempted to enter a premises in Glenfern Rd, Upwey, where they left after being disturbed by the occupant.
The males have then attended an address in Mahoney St where they have stolen two sets of car keys from inside the premises and two vehicles from the property.
Police arriving at the address have observed the vehicles leaving Mahoney St.
Police apprehended one offender on Glenfern Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully after he had collided with a roundabout.
The second offender was apprehended after having a collision in the Mullum Mullum Tunnel, Ringwood.
The 19 year old will front the Ringwood Magistrates Court later today.
The 17 year old will front the Ringwood Children’s Court on a later date.
Police are urging homeowners around the Glenfern Rd / Mahoney St area to check their vehicles as property located on the offenders indicates there may be unreported thefts from motor vehicles.
