Man charged with theft, deception

POLICE have charged Narre Warren man with deception following incidents in Hallam and Laverton North.
The 24-year-old has been charged with two counts of theft, two counts of burglary and two counts of deception in relation to the recent incidents.
He was granted bail and will appear at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 11 September.
In a separate incident, Narre Warren police have charged a Ringwood North businessman with an $18,000 deception that dates back to 2002.
The 59-year-old was granted bail and will appear at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 11 September.