After reports of five teenagers allegedly stealing at a shopping centre in Endeavour Hills on 30 April, detectives from the Casey Crime Investigation Unit have charged four teenage girls in connection with the incident.
The group reportedly stole items from five stores before a 55-year-old man intervened and was allegedly struck with a glass bottle, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Two girls from the Yarra Ranges, aged 15 and 16, were charged with multiple offences including robbery, affray, theft, and assault, and were remanded before being bailed.
Two others from Greater Dandenong, aged 13 and 16, faced similar charges and were bailed to appear in court.
Investigations into a fifth teen are ongoing.
Witnesses or anyone with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
