Car thieves target high-end vehicles
Police have charged four people in connection with a string of alleged high-end car thefts.
The arrests are the result of two separate operations by Vehicle Crime Unit detectives.
Police will allege a 25-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, both from Forrestfield, were involved in the theft of high value cars across the city.
The man has been charged with aggravated burglary, stealing, motor vehicle theft, receiving stolen goods, attempted fraud and possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, while the woman faces vehicle theft and drug charges.
Both have been refused bail, and are due to appear in the Perth Magistrate’s Court this morning.
A separate operation into the theft of high powered vehicles saw detectives charge an 18-year-old Thornlie woman and a 23-year-old Mirrabooka man with multiple offences.
The woman has been charged with 15 vehicle theft offences. She appeared in Perth Magistrate’s Court on May 21 and was remanded to reappear on May 28.
Police charged the man with multiple offences, including stealing motor vehicles, aggravated burglary involving the theft of vehicles and other property, damage and trespass.
He is due to appear in Perth Magistrate’s Court this morning.
