Police locate Ferrari during Balwyn North theft investigation

Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives have today located a stolen Ferrari during an investigation into the theft of four luxury cars in Balwyn North last week.

The Ferrari 488, which is worth approximately $1m, was located by a member of the public on Juliete Street in Strathtulloh about 5:40am

The vehicle was located unoccupied and was bearing false plates.

The find comes after an unknown man gained entry to a property on Greythorn Road about 1.30am on Friday, 15 August.

Once inside the property, it is understood the man stole four sets of car keys, a wallet and air pods.

Three vehicles remain outstanding:

• a green/teal 2024 BMW M3 Wagon with Victorian registration DFR369

• a black 2009 Mercedes CLS63 with Victorian registration XLE930

• a black 2011 BMW 135I with Victorian registration XTB851

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Investigators are keen to speak to anyone with CCTV/dashcam footage from the vicinity of Greythorn Road between 12.30am and 1.30am, as well as anyone with footage from Juliete Street between 1:30am and 5:40am.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Katherine McLeod

Media Unit

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