March 5th, 2025Man charged following crime spree in Maryborough, Bendigo and Melbourne

Bendigo police arrested a man late last week following a series of alleged aggravated burglaries, attempted aggravated burglaries and multiple car thefts in the Maryborough, Bendigo and Melbourne areas along with an alleged home invasion in Melbourne.

It is alleged the offender armed with a meat cleaver was involved in a home invasion on Park Crescent in Fairfield about 12.30am on February 22.

Offenders allegedly entered the premises via a doggy door where they stole personal items, car keys and a Subaru.

It is alleged the offender was involved in two separate burglaries targeting massage parlours in Bendigo on February 6 and in Richmond on February 11 where 30 handbags were allegedly stolen.

Officers from Central Victoria Response Unit, Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit and the Western Region Crime Squad, Bendigo Highway Patrol officers and Bendigo police arrested a man at a California Gully property about 9.30am last Friday (February 28).

An 18-year-old California Gully man has been charged with home invasion, four counts of aggravated burglary, three counts of attempted aggravated burglary, robbery, two counts of burglary, six counts of theft of motor vehicle, six counts of theft and other related offences.

He had been remanded into custody to appear before the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court.

Detective Inspector Dan Davison said, local police working with other specialist units are dedicated, focused and will continue to work hard to hold those who offend to account.

This story based on a Victoria Police report