01/09/2026
Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives wrapped up a protracted investigation on Monday following the arrest of a man who was wanted by detectives following a series of violent assaults and thefts across Port Phillip during July and August.
Investigators identified a suspect and got to work on locating him.
Detectives, with the assistance of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) and other specialised and local police descended on Kirner Street North Melbourne about 2.30pm on 31 August, after receiving information their suspect was in the area.
Police located the stolen Toyota RAV 4 parked in Kirner Street and soon after, the suspect returned to the stolen vehicle and upon seeing police, he fled on foot.
Read more: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/man-charged-sixteen-offences-following-port-phillip-crime-spree