Three German Shepherds that were allegedly stolen from a Footscray property on Sunday, November 3, have been found in Reservoir.
Police located the dogs during a search warrant at a Burbank Drive property about 3am on Thursday, November 7.
The search warrant on the Reservoir property came after an extended follow by police 24 hours earlier.
During Operation Trinity patrols, Reservoir police officers observed an Audi sedan allegedly driving erratically before they attempted to intercept it on Dunne Street, Kingsbury about 2.30am on Wednesday, November 6.
The Audi allegedly failed to pull over for police, who with assistance from the air wing, then used stop sticks to bring the car to a halt on Lehmanns Road, Wollert about 3am.
The driver allegedly dumped the car, but was arrested nearby by the police dog squad unit a short time later.
Following further investigation of the 25-year-old Reservoir man, police uncovered information about the puppies, leading to the raid on the Burbank Drive property on Thursday morning.
A 36-year-old Reservoir woman was arrested during the search warrant and has since been charged with handling stolen goods.
She was bailed to appear before the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on February 15, 2025.
The driver of the Audi has been charged with theft, conduct endangering life, possessing a drug of dependence and traffic offences.
He was remanded in custody to appear before the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on December 12.
The three German Shepherds, named Barbz, Shadow and Baby, are expected to be reunited with their owner.
