Two charged following Mildura burglary

Mildura Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives have charged two men following a commercial burglary in Mildura on Sunday.

It is alleged the men gained entry to a business on Fifteenth Street between 8.20pm and 11.20pm on 7 September.

Once inside the property, the men allegedly stole a Toyota Hilux and about $80,000 worth of tools and equipment.

The car was located burnt out in the Koorlong area shortly after.

This morning Mildura CIU detectives, with assistance from Mallee Divisional Response Unit officers, arrested a 32-year-old Mildura man on Isabelle Court, Mildura.

Investigators also arrested a 34-year-old Mildura man on 9 September.

The duo were charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicle, criminal damage by fire, and possess a drug of dependence.

They will appear at Mildura Magistrates’ Court today.

Senior Constable Darcie Sword

Media Unit

141471