Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an alleged aggravated burglary in Scotsburn last week.
It is alleged offenders stole four dirt bikes from a property on Yuulong Road about 3am on Wednesday, 26 October.
Police were told they fled the scene in vehicles.
Two 18-year-old Morwell men have both been charged with aggravated burglary and theft.
A 20-year-old Wendouree man was charged with unrelated theft of motor vehicle offenses.
The three men are appearing at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court this morning.
It is yet to be determined at this stage how a puppy, located on the Yuulong property, was injured.
The charges do not relate to the injuries sustained by the puppy.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
