Overview

• Between March 6 and April 16, six luxury boutiques in Melbourne's CBD and Essendon were targeted in vehicle-enabled ram raids.
• Victoria Police seized $1.2 million in stolen designer bags, jewellery, cars, and drugs from properties and storage units in Cranbourne, Dandenong, and Springvale.
• Five men, aged 21 to 31, have been charged with offences including burglary, vehicle theft, handling stolen goods, and drug possession, with some accused of reoffending while on bail.
• Three suspects were remanded in custody and will appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court, while two others were released pending court dates in Dandenong.
• The investigation into the organized network behind the ram raids remains active as concerns grow over retail vulnerabilities and bail compliance.