Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with an alleged aggravated burglary, during which a stolen vehicle was later involved in a fatal crash in Rowville over the weekend.
The investigation continues as the 14 year old and 17 year old were arrested after two people died when their vehicle struck a tree on Kelletts Road around 2:35 a.m. on Sunday, 30 March.
Investigations by Police revealed that the Toyota Yaris they were traveling in was one of two vehicles stolen from Emica Parade, Knoxfield, earlier that morning.
Detectives from the Knox Crime Investigation Unit, who are overseeing the aggravated burglary case, arrested a 14-year-old boy from the Knox area in Wodonga on Thursday 3 April.
Police allege the boy was a passenger in the second stolen vehicle, a Honda Accord, which was found in Keysborough on April 1.
The boy has been charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of vehicle theft, dangerous driving, unlicensed driving, and committing an indictable offense while on bail. He has been remanded and will face a children’s court later.
This arrest follows the surrender of a 17-year-old boy from the Knox area, believed to have also been in the second vehicle. He turned himself in on April 1, was released, and is expected to be charged with aggravated burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.
The Major Collision Investigation Unit who are handling the fatal crash investigation, confirmed that the second vehicle was not directly involved in the collision.
One of the deceased teens has been identified as a 16-year-old boy from the Knox area, while the second victim has still yet to be formally identified.
Investigations remain ongoing and witnesses or anyone with dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
