Teenager arrested after high-end vehicles stolen in Harkaway aggravated burglary

Police have arrested a teenager after two high end vehicles were stolen in an aggravated burglary in Harkaway during the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to Harkaway Road to reports an Audi R8 and a Range Rover had been stolen about 3am Friday 3 September.

It is believed offenders accessed the property about 2.20am when the Range Rover was taken and returned a short time later to steal the Audi.

The Victoria Police Air Wing managed to locate the vehicles in the Narre Warren North area.

Officers were able to successfully deploy stop sticks at Crawley Road resulting in the Audi coming to rest a short distance away about 3.45am.

A 16-year-old boy was found inside the vehicle and taken into custody.

The Range Rover was abandoned nearby at Sapphire Court.

The driver of that vehicle fled on foot and remains outstanding.

Investigations remain ongoing, anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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