Police have arrested a man in Sunshine North and seized more than $40,000 of allegedly stolen goods following an investigation into organised shop theft rings in Melbourne’s north.
Police executed a warrant at a Sunshine North address on August 25, and seized a large amount of baby formula, medication, cosmetics, vitamins, clothing and electrical appliances.
Police will allege the man paid associates to steal the items from supermarkets and retail outlets over a period of months.
Police said he would then allegedly sell the items to overseas and local buyers.
During the warrant police also seized an imitation firearm and over $3000 cash which they allege to be the proceeds of crime.
The 34-year-old man was arrested and later charged with handling stolen goods, dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime, knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime, possessing a prohibited weapon and possessing a controlled weapon.
He was bailed to appear before Sunshine Magistrates Court on February 12, 2024.
Anyone with information about anyone dealing in stolen goods is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
