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  • Police warn online sellers

    Police warn online sellers

    Police have warned residents of a “notable increase” in thefts and assaults linked to online and social media marketplaces. Senior Sergeant Aaron Riches said police…

  • Breakthrough in murder case

    Breakthrough in murder case

    By Erin Pearson/The Age The estranged husband of slain Melton South woman Cindy Crossthwaite has faced court charged with her murder, 12 years after the…

  • Mail theft on increase

    Police have warned residents about “a significant increase” in mail theft across Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong. Acting Inspector Aaron Riches said police had noticed…

  • Fuel thieves put on notice

    Fuel thieves put on notice

    The Wyndham Petrol Drive Off Team is investigating fuel thefts in the area. Police are requesting assistance in identifying the people in the attached CCTV…

  • Hit and run in Laverton North

    Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage following a hit and run in Laverton North last night. Investigators have been told a motorcycle rider…

  • Teenager charged in relation to sexual assaults in Point Cook, Laverton

    Teenager charged in relation to sexual assaults in Point Cook, Laverton

    A teenager has been charged in relation to two alleged sexual assaults, which occurred in Point Cook and Laverton earlier this week. Westgate Sexual Offences…

  • Bizarre burglary in Laverton

    A burglar made himself at home during a break-in at a Laverton residence last week. Police are investigating the burglary, which occurred on Friday, January…

  • Prison term for Merrimu raid

    A man who planned and carried out a burglary at a rural property, where items valued at $57,000 was stolen, has been sentenced to more…

  • Man jailed over fatal stabbing

    By Ewen McRae A Sunshine West man who stabbed his partner and killed her secret husband has been sentenced in the Supreme Court to 15…

  • Speeding motorcyclist arrested

    Speeding motorcyclist arrested

    Police have arrested a motorcyclist who was allegedly detected travelling at almost 200km/h in Laverton North this morning. Police said they observed a 2003 Suzuki…

  • Man arrested in Werribee

    Man arrested in Werribee

    Police arrested a man in Werribee yesterday, following a series of burglaries and carjackings in Melbourne’s west and northwest in a 24-hour period. Police allege…

  • Wyndham teens arrested

    Wyndham teens arrested

    Police have arrested two teenagers from Wyndham, in relation to property damage which occurred in Williamstown on the weekend. Police said they believed a short…

  • Nine arrested following burglaries and motor vehicle thefts in northern and western suburbs

    Nine people have been arrested as part of an investigation into burglaries and motor vehicle thefts in the northern and western suburbs. The seven alleged…

  • Brimbank’s Most Wanted: June 18, 2018

    Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local…

  • Road rage victim spat on, assaulted

    Road rage victim spat on, assaulted

    Police are appealing for information following a road rage incident in Mernda last week, in which the victim was spat upon and assaulted. Investigators have…

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