November 7th, 2024Man charged following Bendigo tobacco store fire

Mordialloc Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a second man following a tobacco store fire in Bendigo earlier in the year.

Emergency services were called reports of the blaze at a business on Hargreaves Mall on 29 January about 4.30am.

Police will allege the man gained entry to the business by driving a red Mazda into the store, before setting it alight.

No one was inside at the time and the business sustained significant damage.

On Friday, 1 November 2024, detectives executed two search warrants at two properties in Dallas and Wollert.

A 22-year-old Dallas man has been charged with arson and possess unregistered firearm.

He was bailed to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow November 8

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information, CCTV/dash cam footage or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers.com.au