THIEVES have stolen major kitchen appliances from a house that is being renovated in Dandenong.
A silver oven, stove, dishwasher and rangehood were stolen from the King Street property between 6pm on 4 January and 6.30am on 5 January.
The Frankie brand kitchen items were taken from the house. Anyone with information should contact Detective Senior Constable Dean Hayes at Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487.
A 40-FOOT shipping container has been stolen in Dandenong South.
The container was taken from Stephen Road between 5pm on 4 January and 7.30am on 5 January. The blue container’s serial number, INKU2826879, was printed on the side and back doors. Anyone with information can call Detective Senior Constable Dean Hayes at Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
TWO men and two women have been questioned over the theft of copper rod from Dandenong South at Christmas.
One man was charged and the other three released on summons on 6 January after 11 tonnes of copper valued at $73,000 was recovered.
A 36-year-old Skye man was charged with trafficking amphetamine, four counts of handling stolen goods and one of possessing proceeds of crime.
He was ordered to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 15 February.
A 34-year-old McCrae man, 27-year-old Carrum Downs woman and 30-year-old Skye woman were all released on summons.
FIVE people have been arrested in Dandenong after stolen credit cards were used to buy computers at a computer shop in Thomas Street.
Three women and two men were arrested for deceptions involving the fraudulent purchase of the computers, valued at $5000, with stolen credit cards. A 48-year-old St Kilda man was charged with three counts of obtaining property by deception and one of theft.
A Footscray man, 42, was charged with 15 counts of obtaining property by deception.
They were both bailed to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 24 February.
A 23-year-old Moonee Ponds woman, 39-year-old Footscray woman and 16-year-old girl were released pending summons.
