- Published:
- Friday 24 April 2026 at 12:06 pm
Police have arrested a man after a private coach was allegedly stolen from an address in Melton last night.
The white coach was spotted traveling in the vicinity of High Street in Reservoir about 9.45am this morning.
The alleged driver took the scenic route through Thomastown, along the Ring Road to Tullamarine and Glenroy.
It is not believed the coach was traveling at fast rate of speed and officers coordinated a safe area for it to be intercepted.
The coach was pulled over on the Calder Freeway in Calder Park and the alleged driver was arrested without further incident.
A 28-year-old man from Strathmore Heights will be interviewed by investigators.
There were no other people aboard the coach during the incident.
The investigation surrounding the circumstances of the alleged theft remains ongoing.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Senior Constable Paul Hogan
Media Unit
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