Woman charged after attempted aggravated burglary

Police have charged a woman following an alleged attempted aggravated burglary in Footscray early this morning.

Officers responded to reports of an aggravated burglary in progress at a property on Raliegh Street about 4.30am.

It is alleged the offender smashed a front window but did not gain entry to the house.

Swift acting Footscray police arrived on scene and arrested a woman near the side gate of the house.

No one was injured.

A 51-year-old woman from Seddon has been charged with attempted aggravated burglary, possess methylamphetamine and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.

She has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 March 2026.

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