Southern Metro Crime Squad detectives have charged three teenagers following a series of fifteen alleged armed robberies across Melbourne's southern and eastern suburbs.
The alleged incidents which occurred over a 10-day period include:
- A series of armed robberies at service stations in Kew, Burwood, Noble Park, Rowville & The Basin on 25 May.
- A series of armed robberies at service stations in Lyndhurst, Mount Eliza, Mornington, Rosebud & Red Hill on 28 May.
- A series of armed robberies at service stations in Highett, Mentone, Patterson Lakes, Murrumbeena & Burwood on 3 June.
Detectives executed search warrants in Dandenong and Noble Park and arrested three teens as part of the investigation on 12 June at about 7am.
A 16-year-old Dandenong boy was charged with multiple counts of armed robbery, theft, aggravated burglary and dangerous driving.
A 16-year-old Noble Park boy was charged with multiple counts of armed robbery, theft and aggravated burglary.
They have both been remanded in custody to appear at a children's court at a later date.
A 17-year-old Dandenong boy was charged with multiple counts of armed robbery, theft, aggravated burglary and dangerous driving.
He was bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date.
