FIVE teenagers have been charged after a string of alleged crimes across Frankston, Cranbourne and Langwarrin between 24 February and 1 March.
Five cars were allegedly stolen over the course of the week. Police say that an Audi sedan was stolen from a Yarram Court home in the early hours of 24 February, a Holden Commodore was taken from Mallum Avenue on 27 February, a Hyundai Highlander was stolen after a home invasion on Alcon Court just after midnight on 28 February, and a Jeep Cherokee and BMW X5 were taken from a Kirkby Court home the next night.
All cars have since been recovered.
It is also alleged that a taxi driver was threatened and robbed on Ashleigh Avenue on 27 February, and that an aggravated burglary was committed at a Strzelecki Court house at 2.30am on 28 February.
Five teenagers have since been arrested over the alleged crimes.
A 15-year-old Frankston boy was charged with two counts of handle stolen goods, two counts of assault police, two counts of resist police, knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime, act in manner prejudicial to good order of police gaol, and deal property suspected proceeds of crime. He was bailed to appear before a children’s court. A 14-year-old Cranbourne North boy was also charged with armed robbery, assault with a weapon, use controlled weapon, attempted theft of motor vehicle, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, home invasion, aggravated burglary, and criminal damage. He was remanded to appear at court at a later date.
A Cranbourne North boy and two Frankston boys, aged between 17 and 16, were held in custody.
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the alleged incidents.