By Casey Neill
Eight police units broke up an out-of-control party in Dandenong and laid armed robbery charges.
Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Liam Comrie urged witnesses to the Friday 28 July incident in an abandoned Heatherton Road house.
Police received multiple calls from members of the public about fighting in the street and around the house.
Officers arrived about 11pm to find upwards of 100 youths flooding the street and “small spot fights” breaking out throughout the crowd.
As they dispersed the gathering, a Cranbourne 17-year-old approached police and reported an armed robbery.
He said a group approached him with a knife and robbed him of his phone and wallet.
Police arrested a Springvale 18-year-old and charged him with armed robbery over the incident.
It’s alleged that more armed thieves were involved and that there were more victims, but Sen Const Comrie said no one else had come forward.
He urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
