Trio arrested for over 80 thefts from liquor stores

Fawkner police have arrested three people allegedly involved in an alcohol theft syndicate, responsible for over 80 alleged thefts from stores across the northern suburbs.

Officers from Fawkner’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Team have been investigating the alleged thefts of alcohol from liquor stores, estimated to be in excess of $50,000 over the last few months.

Stores across Thomastown, Fawkner and Broadmeadows were allegedly targeted.

On Wednesday 17 December, officers attended an address in Donald Street in Dallas and arrested the trio with the assistance of the Air Wing.

A 49-year-old man from Dallas, a 32-year-old woman from Meadow Heights and a 43-year-old woman from Broadmeadows were all arrested in related to over 80 alleged thefts.

The man was charged with shop steal and was remanded to next appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 9 January.

The Meadow Heights woman was charged with shop steal and obtain property by deception. She was bailed to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 6 June.

The Broadmeadows woman is expected to be charged on summons with shop steal.

Fawkner’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Team are continuing to investigate the thefts and additional charges and arrests are expected.

Anyone with information about criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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