Southern Metro Crime Team detectives have arrested five youths allegedly caught in the act of committing an aggravated burglary in Toorak early this morning.
Investigators observed an Audi driving in the Hallam area about 12.20am that had been stolen during an aggravated burglary in Oakleigh yesterday morning.
The Audi entered the Monash Freeway where it allegedly travelled at speeds of up to 200km/h while being monitored by the Air Wing.
It was also seen driving through 40km/h roadworks at more than double the speed limit.
Police continued to follow the Audi as it pulled up outside a Toorak address on Lansell Road.
Three youths have allegedly broken into the address while another two stayed in the car.
Detectives have swooped on the stolen vehicle, arresting the two youths inside.
They have then entered the home where a third youth was arrested.
The final two youths fled on foot but were quickly rounded up with the help of the Dog Squad.
The five male youths – a 16-year-old from Cranbourne North, two 15-year-olds from Hallam, a 13-year-old from Narre Warren and a 13-year-old from Hallam – are expected to be charged with aggravated burglary and home invasion amongst other offences and will appear before a children’s court.
