Police Arrest Suspects in Viewbank Burglary Spree

Police have arrested two people following a series of aggravated burglaries in Viewbank on 29 December.

It's alleged two offenders targeted numerous properties and cars in Viewbank, particularly Broadlea Crescent, Donn Close, Grace Court and Myddleton Drive between 3am-5am.

It's alleged car keys and cash were stolen during the incidents.

Police have so far identified one residence was broken into, five were attempted break ins and five vehicles were broken into or attempted to be broken into.

The two males were located by the Dog Squad, hiding in Broadlea Crescent at around 5am, and all stolen property was located on them.

A 16-year-old Viewbank male has been charged with numerous offences including aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated burglary theft and attempted theft from a motor vehicle.

He has been bailed to appear in a children's court at a later date.

A 16-year-old Bundoora male has been charged with numerous offences including aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated burglary, theft, attempted theft from a motor vehicle.

He has been bailed to appear in a children's court at a later date.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at

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