Airwing assists in key theft

ON WEDNESDAY November 1, at approximately 3.40pm, some vehicle keys and house keys were dropped by a victim at a retail facility at Biggs Drive in Wonthaggi.

It is alleged that the keys were located by three offenders, who refused to give the keys to the victim, and then followed and harassed the victim. The offenders were believed to be driving a silver-coloured KIA sedan.

Police enquires ascertained that the silver-coloured KIA sedan was allegedly involved in several instances of failing to stop for police when directed, which had occurred in recent weeks in the Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Baw Baw and Latrobe areas.

At approximately 5.30pm, the same silver coloured KIA sedan (that was involved in the earlier incident) was observed in the car park and parkland of a community facility on Korumburra Road. The vehicle was allegedly observed to be engaged in hoon behaviour and other offending.

Police from the Wonthaggi Station, along with a police helicopter and the dog squad responded to the sighting of the silver-coloured KIA sedan.

A short time later, the silver-coloured KIA sedan was located at a residential property in Wentworth Road.

At approximately 6pm, police from the Wonthaggi Police Station, with the assistance of the police helicopter, arrested a 38-year-old female from Wonthaggi in relation to unrelated matters, and arrested a 18-year-old male from Wonthaggi in relation to the theft of the keys, and harassing the victim. The silver-coloured KIA sedan was seized by police.

The 38-year-old female from Wonthaggi was bailed to appear at the Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court. The 18-year-old male from Wonthaggi was released, with further enquiries being conducted.

Police would like to thank the community for the assistance provided in regard to the sightings of the silver coloured KIA.

Any other information contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.