A Tarneit man is one of more than 50 people arrested in a major police operation across Melbourne’s west and north west suburbs.
The 27 year old allegedly caught stealing copper wiring from a construction site in Melton.
“A 27-year-old Tarneit man who allegedly stole copper wiring from a construction site on Taylors Road before fleeing in a vehicle at about 4.20am on Thursday 2 October,” a police statement said.
“The car was tracked by the Air Wing to Tarneit where one of the occupants was arrested. He was charged with theft, trespass, going equipped to steal and dangerous driving.”
The police operation also saw a Werribee man charged with burglary and theft of firearms from a Melton property early this month.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Rebecca Stokes says this is just a start.
“Operation Momentum will continue – this should send a firm warning to those thinking of committing crimes in our area that we can be out at anytime to catch up with you.”
