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Trio arrested following car thefts

Police have arrested three people in Truganina as part of an ongoing investigation into the theft of Toyota vehicles in Kyneton.

Police said detectives tracked a car to Perpetual Street, Truganina and arrested the trio just before 1am on Friday, September 19.

A 40-year-old Melton man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and was remanded in custody.

A 30-year-old Tarneit man was charged with handle stolen goods and driving offences and was bailed to Werribee Magistrates’ Court on January 6.

A 30-year-old Princes Hill man was charged with Bail Act offences and was bailed to Werribee Magistrates’ Court on November 6.

The arrests related to a series of vehicle thefts from Kyneton Toyota and Kyneton Hospital, with the arrests following a month-long joint investigation, according to Macedon Ranges Eyewatch.