Eyewatch - Yarra Police Service Area

09/06/2026

Operation Stand officers continue to deliver as they crack down on recidivist and aggressive retail thieves in the Melbourne CBD and Yarra PSA.

Their latest catch is a 38-year-old Footscray man who is alleged to have stolen over $30,000 worth of goods from supermarkets, department stores and other retail outlets between October 2025 and May 2026.

Good allegedly stolen include vitamins, medicines, sanitary goods, perfumes/fragrances, baby formula and luxury handbags.

It's believe that the goods were then on-sold to a third party buyer.

The man was arrested in Carnegie on 4 June and has been charged with 44 counts of shop steal.

He has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 1 December.

Operation Stand officers continue to deliver as they crack down on recidivist and aggressive retail thieves in the Melbourne CBD and Yarra PSA.

08/06/2026

Help us shape the local plans that keep our community safe and help increase our focus on issues that matter most to you.

Make your voice count, complete the survey before 30 June → https://bit.ly/42W1i52

07/06/2026

👑 This long weekend, Melbourne Highway Patrol are partaking in Operation Regal across Melbourne and Yarra.

🚨 Police will be targeting speeding, impaired drivers, distraction, fatigue and seatbelts and unauthorised driving – all major contributors to road trauma.

🍹 We will be out targeting impaired drivers – you should expect to be tested for drugs and alcohol anywhere, anytime.

🏎️ Speed enforcement will also be a major focus of the operation – police detected over 2,600 speeding offences during Operation Regal last year. Speed remains the number one cause of road trauma and fatalities.

Read more here: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/winter-warning-drivers-ahead-kings-birthday-weekend

03/06/2026

An eagle-eyed local resident alerted us to three people stealing the wheels off their car in the early hours of 27th May 2026 in Fitzroy North.

Police were quickly on scene and after a brief search located them a few streets away, attempting to attach the recently liberated wheels to their own car.

All three were arrested and charged with numerous offences including theft from motor vehicle, possess imitation fi****ms, traffick a drug of dependence and handle stolen goods.

They were bailed to appear before the Magistrates Court at a later date.

If you have information about this, or any other offence please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

03/06/2026

Thieves aren’t looking for your keys - they’re looking for your OBD port to override your car.

Make it harder to steal by installing a port lock 🔒

01/06/2026

The Community Sentiment Survey is NOW OPEN – and we want to hear from you.

Your feedback helps us understand what matters most to you and help us develop ways to tackle them.

If you live, work and socialise in Victoria, tell us:
🚨 how you feel about safety in your local area
✨ your ideas to improve the work we do
💬 how you want to engage with police and PSOs.

Make your voice count. Complete the survey before 30 June → https://bit.ly/42W1i52

28/05/2026

We’ve arrested two people after seizing fi****ms and an imitation explosive device from a property in Abbotsford yesterday.

Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detective executed a search warrant at the address on Gipps Street where the items where allegedly discovered.

The search was paused and the Bomb Response Unit attended after suspected explosive devices were found.

A 35-year-old Abbotsford man was charged with numerous fi****ms, drugs and theft related offences.

A 30-year-old Abbotsford woman was released and is expected to be charged on summons.

Read more ➡ https://www.police.vic.gov.au/fi****ms-seized-abbotsford

25/05/2026

Jindi Woraback (Join and Unite) 🏀

Over the weekend, we took part in the second annual Jindi Woraback basketball cup - a day centred on connection, community and coming together in the lead up to Reconciliation Week.

The event was organised by the ND1 Proactive Policing Unit and Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer Aunty Eva Jo Edwards, in partnership with the Koorie Academy, saw players from right across the organisation take on the Koorie Academy All Stars!

While the scoreboard didn’t fall our way this year (we’ll get 'em next year!), the day was about building relationships, breaking down barriers and strengthening trust through shared experiences. 🤝

As Uncle Ricky Baldwin said, this event is far bigger than basketball. It’s about bringing Mob and Victoria Police together in a positive and supportive environment.

A big thank you to Collingwood Basketball for hosting, Fire Rescue Victoria for coming along and supporting the day, and Rotary for putting on a fantastic BBQ for the community.

Congrats on your back-to-back win, Koorie Academy All Stars 👏

21/05/2026

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a car dealership in Richmond overnight.

It is believed up to three offenders smashed their way into the premises on Swan Street about 11.20pm on 21 May.

Read more: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-investigate-fire-richmond-car-dealership