Teen charged with spate of burglaries and thefts

Narre Warren police have arrested an 18-year-old man following a series of incidents across the south-eastern suburbs.

The youth was taken into custody following an investigation into a number of alleged burglaries where cigarettes were stolen between 21 April and 27 July iin Pakenham and Narre Warren.

He has been charged with six counts of burglary, 12 counts of theft, three counts of obtain property by deception, handle stolen goods, theft of motor vehicle and traffic offences.

The Narre Warren man has been remanded in custody to appear in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Monday.