Woman arrested after treasure trove of luxury items located in Southbank

Southbank police officers have charged a woman after executing a search warrant at a unit in Southbank about 10.50am on Friday, 13 February.

Officers attended the Clarendon Street residence after receiving numerous reports that parcels were allegedly being stolen from the mail room of an apartment block between 2 January and 3 February.

During a search of the premises officers located and seized an Aladdin’s cave of luxury items consisting of Oscar Piastri official Formula 1 clothing, expensive French champagne, expensive beauty products, clothing and other items believed to have been purchased online.

A 29-year-old Southbank woman was charged with eight counts of theft.

It is expected that more victims will come forward and the woman may receive further charges.

She was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 24 August.

It is safe to say that the woman won’t be appearing in the allegedly stolen F1 merchandise at next month’s GP, nor celebrating Oscar Piastri’s win with a bottle of expensive Champagne.

Leading Senior Constable Jody Clayton

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