Two arrested after alleged string of overnight offending

Boroondara Crime Investigation unit detectives have arrested two children following an alleged string of offending from overnight.

It is alleged a group of offenders gained entry to a home in Bernard Street, Balwyn North about 2.30am this morning before stealing a black BMW wagon parked in the driveway.

Three adults were home at the time of the incident and were not disturbed.

It’s alleged the offenders drove the BMW to a home in Dena Court, Templestowe where they also stole a Subaru Forrester from a garage just before 4am.

Officers spotted the BMW at the intersection of Union Road and Hope Street, Brighton East just after 6.30am.

As the driver of the BMW attempted to evade police, he allegedly crashed into the police divisional van before fleeing.

The two occupants inside the police vehicle were not injured.

As the BMW was travelling north along James Cook Drive, Endeavour Hills it has collided with a Mazda CX3 travelling south.

The driver of the Mazda, a 25-year-old Lysterfield woman was not injured.

Police were quickly on scene where they arrested a 15-year-old Doveton boy and a 17-year-old Ashwood boy are currently being interviewed by police while investigators continue to search for two further persons in relation to the incidents.

Detectives will also investigate if the offenders were involved in five further reported attempted aggravated burglaries overnight in Balwyn North.

The Subaru vehicle remains outstanding.

Detectives continue to investigate the incident and urge anyone with any information or footage that may assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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