Burglary spree charges

POLICE have arrested and charged a man in relation to a number of burglaries on High Street Berwick dating back to 4 January this year.
At 9.45pm on Monday night, police arrested a 29-year-old Berwick man after he attempted to remove a safe from the Mexican House restaurant.
He was charged with 13 counts of burglary, as well as a number of theft and drug-related offences.
The man is alleged by police to have stolen cash and goods valued in excess of $100,000 from a number of shops in High Street Berwick, including $35,000 from Primary café and $8000 from Moods.
The man was remanded in custody at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, and will reappear at a later date.
Narre Warren police said they were thankful for the assistance of local traders whose information helped lead to the arrest.
Anyone with details is asked to contact Senior Constable Mark Higgins at 9705 3111.