By Alesha Capone
Police have charged two teenagers following a number of alleged thefts and vehicle thefts from gymnasiums in the west last month.
The alleged offences occurred at fitness centres in Deer Park and Tarneit on February 23.
A 14-year-old Manor Lakes boy is facing five charges of burglary, seven charges of theft, five charges of theft of a motor vehicle and five changes of committing an indictable offence while on bail.
He was remanded to appear at a children’s’ court at a later date.
A 15-year-old St Albans boy is facing five charges of burglary, five charges of theft, five charges of theft of a motor vehicle and five changes of committing an indictable offence while on bail.
He was remanded to appear at a children’s court today (March 6).
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at .
To report a theft of property, call the Police Assistance line on 131 444 or visit police.vic.gov.au.