Armed robbery trio arrested

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Three males have been arrested after an alleged armed robbery of a lone man on Springvale Road, Springvale on 20 January.

One of the trio was allegedly wielding a knife while they robbed the 27-year-old of his belongings about 7am.

Police officers arrested the group nearby on Springvale Road shortly after the incident was reported.

Among the charged was a 19-year-old man, of no fixed address, who was also charged with committing an indictable offence on bail.

He was remanded to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 20 January.

A 17-year-old Noble Park boy was remanded to appear at a children’s court.

An 18-year-old Noble Park man was released pending further investigation, police say.