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ARRESTS FOLLOWING SERIES OF BURGLARIES
FROM POLICE MEDIA: Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit and Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged five men following a series of burglaries, thefts and criminal damage incidents in the Eastern region of Victoria from 15 November 2025 and 12 January.
It is alleged thousands of dollars of equipment and property were damaged and stolen.
The burglaries took place in Narbethong, Buxton, Marysville, Taggerty, Devils River, Rubicon, Kinglake and Maintongoon, Chirnside Park, Healesville, Woori Yallock, and Launching Place.
One theft of particular note was of a $20,000 generator at Mount Gordon which ensures that local radio can transmit emergency information during power outages.
This theft occurred just days before the fire in Longwood.
Alexandra and Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested five men between 3 December 2025 and 10 February this year after executing several search warrants.
A 24-year-old Yellingbo man was charged with 35 offences including burglary, theft, handle stolen goods and traffick commercial quantity methylamphetamine.
He was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 26 March.
A 35-year-old Seville man and a 32-year-old man from Launching Place were both charged with burglary, theft and drug offences in January and were remanded into custody.
A 37-year-old Narbethong man was charged with handle stolen goods, possess drug of dependence, and theft. He was bailed to appear at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 30 April.
A 29-year-old Healesville man was charged with possess methylamphetamine, possess prohibited weapon, criminal damage, and theft.
He was bailed to appear at the Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on 1 of April.
Various items of property, estimated at approximately $250,000, have been recovered and returned to their rightful owners.
The generator is one of the recovered items.
Detective Sergeant Flyn Loughlin said, “This is a good example of the results of information sharing amongst detectives at two local Crime Investigation Units being Alexandra and Yarra Ranges.
"The investigation remains ongoing with multiple items of property that remain outstanding.
"Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, with dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au”
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ON Tuesday, February 24, Darlingford and Upper Goulburn Nursing Home had the pleasure of hosting a morning tea with Dean Walton and Nicholas Deane from the Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care, Local Network... Link in comments.
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🏁🔥 CFA vs Formula 1 – Who will have the Bigger Start to the Season? 🔥🏁
While the teams at the Formula 1 season opener are preparing to battle it out for pole position this week, our brigade has been running our own high speed campaign, just with a few less champagne sprays and a lot more race starts.
It’s been a MASSIVE start to the year for our crew 🚒💨 close to 100 call outs, long hours, quick turnarounds and plenty of teamwork in the pits (a.k.a. the station).
Unlike F1:
🏎️ We don’t get scheduled race weekends
⛽ Our pit stops involve refilling trucks, not tyres
🌧️ We race in all weather conditions
🏆 And every safe outcome is a win worth celebrating
To our incredible volunteers, you’ve shown championship-level commitment already this season. The pager might be our starting lights, but it’s your commitment that keeps us on track.
And to our community, thank you for your support. You’re the reason we suit up every time the lights go out.
If you are making the trip down to melbourne to attend the F1 Australian Grand Prix then please, remember:
- ❗️Don’t jump start, take your time on the roads. We all want to be race car drivers, but keep it to the track.
- 😴☕️Make a pit stop! Stay hydrated, you are all performance athlete’s in our eyes
- ☔️Have the right gear, Pack accordingly, it’s melbourne! Expect rain, hail or sunshine and not particularly in that order
- 🏁 Make the checkered flag! Stay safe everyone, pace yourself and have fun🧑🚒❤️
#CFA #CommunityFirst #RaceReady #LightsOutAndAwayWeGo#AUSGP#GoOscar🇦🇺
CFA (Country Fire Authority)Oscar Piastri VicEmergency - Hume
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SUE Sedelies from the Alexandra Community Hub welcomed supporters to an event at the Alexandra Hub on the morning of Tuesday, February 24, where postcards showing people’s support for the Hub were presented to...
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Yea Community House has been a huge source of support for locals throughout the Longwood bushfires in Victoria. They supported local residents initially during evacuations, and now as the community begins the long road to recovery.
They’ve been working tirelessly to get fuel, clothing and hardware vouchers into the hands of residents who’ve been impacted.
Listen to Carlie Underhill from Yea Community House talk about the impact the donations of vouchers has had on the families who have received them.
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