- Published:
- Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 4:00 am
Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged burglary at a sporting facility in Boneo.
Police were called following a burglary at a sporting facility on Boneo Road, Boneo on 7 February.
It is alleged an unknown man forced entry to the building and stole over $11,000 in prize money and salaries for an upcoming competition.
Several computers were also stolen along with a number of personal items belonging to staff members.
On 17 February, police arrested a 34-year-old man from Cranbourne.
Police will further allege the man also stole a number of items, including jewellery and designer goods from a residence in Junction Village on 2 February.
He has been charged with:
- burglary (x2)
- theft (x2)
- theft from motor vehicle (x2)
- possess a drug of dependence
- and theft of motor vehicle.
He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 7 May.
Police were able to recover part of the stolen money and return it to the sports facility.
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