Metal yard burglar forced to scrap his plans in Thomastown

An alleged burglar at a scrap metal yard has been arrested by quick responding officers in Thomastown this morning.

Police were alerted to an alarm at the factory on Aylward Avenue about 12.20am.

The Air Wing was overhead while numerous units surrounded the premises looking for the alleged offender.

A man was observed allegedly running around the property before jumping onto a shipping container and onto the roof of the factory.

With nowhere to hide, the man was taken into custody.

He has been charged with burglary and going equipped to steal.

The 40-year-old from Lalor was bailed to appear at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on 22 January 2026.

John McLaughlan

Media Unit

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