Charges have been laid against four men and a boy over a series of armed robberies on bottle shops and servos.
Outlets in Tarneit, Derrimut and Tottenham were targeted in the Tuesday night robberies.
Arrests were made after an allegedly stolen car was stopped in Footscary.
“It’s alleged during each of the incidents, the group presented at least one edged weapon and made demands for cash, cigarettes and stole alcohol, before fleeing in an alleged stolen Audi sedan,” a police statement said.
“Nobody was physically injured during the incidents.
“Police spotted the vehicle on Leakes Road and with assistance from the Air Wing, it was followed along the Princes Freeway and through various back street of Spotswood, Yarraville and Seddon, before coming to a stop on Chatham Street in Footscray.”
All four of the men were charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery and driving offences, and will face court over coming months.
