Police have charged a teenager following an attempted home invasion in Keysborough on 29 July.
It is alleged four males dressed in black entered a residential property on Cunningham Parade just after 7am.
The four fled from the house in a white Skoda after being confronted by the home occupants, a 49-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman.
It’s alleged the offenders returned and confronted the victims demanding the man’s mobile phone while wielding an edged weapon.
The males drove away empty handed.
A 17-year-old Pakenham male teenager was arrested and charged with aggravated home invasion, attempted armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle and commit an indictable offence whilst on bail and will appear before a children’s court at a later date.
Police are seeking public assistance to identify the other males involved and appealing for information about the following stolen vehicles –
• A white 2019 Skoda Kodiaq, registration 1MB8SA
• A white 2018 Skoda Rapio, registration ATP708
• A black 2015 Mercedes s350, registration ATL199
• A silver 2007 Mercedes, registration WDF298
Anyone who recognises the males or cars or with information/CCTV footage that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
