POLICE seized multiple allegedly stolen vehicles during a raid at a home on Flynn Court in Frankston last week. Detectives raided the Frankston home just before 10.30am on 7 January. They seized three vehicles: a 2013 Holden statesman sedan allegedly stolen from Patterson Lakes between 5 and 6 December, a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle allegedly stolen in an aggravated burglary in Waterways on 7 January, and a 2010 Volkswagen Passat allegedly stolen during an aggravated burglary in Baxter between 4 and 5 January. During the search, police also seized allegedly stolen property they believe is linked to a theft in Flinders and a series of deceptions in Baxter on 7 December last year.
Police arrested four men after the 7 January raid. A 24-year-old from Carrum Downs and a 22-year-old from Frankston were each charged with theft of motor vehicle, driving whilst suspended, and driving a vehicle without number plates, and were bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 21 February.
Police say a 32-year-old from Frankston will be charged on summons with handling stolen goods, and a 24-year-old from Frankston North was interviewed in relation to an alleged aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, and prohibited person possessing a firearm.
First published in the Frankston Times – 14 January 2025