Vehicle Crime Squad detectives are investigating after more than $2 million worth of new vehicles were stolen from a Port Melbourne car yard over the weekend.
Four people, two men and two women, forced entry to a Salmon Street business between 3pm on Sunday 20 October and around 6.30am on Monday 21 October.
The offenders have stolen up to 45 brand new unregistered vehicles from the car yard.
Investigators have since recovered 17 of the vehicles.
The vehicles stolen include:
- 20 x Honda Civic Type R
- 3 x Skoda Kamiq
- 5 x Skoda Kodiaq
- 1 x Volkswagen Golf R
- 3 x Volkswagen Tiguan
- 3 x Skoda Superb
- 2 x Honda ZRV
- 2 x GMW Tank 300
- 1 x Honda Accord
- 2 x Honda CRV
- 1 x Mercedes VS30
- 1 x Mercedes Sprinter
A 32-year-old Prahan woman was interviewed and charged with damage emergency service vehicle by reckless driving, theft of motor vehicle, possess 1-4 butanediol, possess false plates and unlicensed driving after being located in one of the allegedly stolen vehicles in Broadmeadows yesterday.
She was remanded to appear in Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court today.
Investigators have released images of several people they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
They have also released stock images of the vehicles stolen.
Detectives are still searching for the remaining vehicles and investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
