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Sunday Drive Ends In Pair Charged And Firearm Seized

Police have charged a man and a woman allegedly found in possession of a vehicle involved in an armed robbery.

Officers spotted a red Toyota in the Pascoe Vale South area around 5.30pm last night.

It is alleged that the Toyota was involved in an armed robbery in Carlton, where a shotgun was produced, on 31 October.

Police maintained sight of the vehicle from a distance.

Officers moved in and intercepted the Toyota on Parkstone Avenue about 5.55pm.

A man and a woman were arrested at the scene.

There were no injuries.

It is alleged that a firearm was located in the boot of the Toyota.

A 29-year-old Carlton man was charged with armed robbery and weapons offences.

He will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later today.

A 45-year-old Coburg woman was charged with possess drug of dependence, unlicensed driving and bail offences.

She was bailed to appear before Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 26 March 2025.

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