Arrests solve crimes

MORE than 30 thefts have been solved with the arrests of two people in Dandenong.
Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit conducted Operation Townhouse and searched a house in Benga Avenue on 25 July, arresting a Dandenong man and Narre Warren woman.
A significant amount of stolen property was seized during the search.
Detective Sergeant Dean Hayes said the two people were responsible for a string of home burglaries in and around the Dandenong CBD between mid-June and 25 July.
The 34-year-old Narre Warren woman was charged with 19 burglaries, 19 thefts and other deception matters.
The Dandenong man, also 34, was charged with 35 burglaries and other dishonesty offences.
Both were bailed to appear in the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 3 October.
Det Sgt Hayes said there was still a significant amount of jewellery that had not been identified and investigations were continuing.
He appealed for Dandenong residents who had jewellery stolen to call Detective Senior Constable Jodie Stoll or Det Sgt Hayes at Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487.