Another boy arrested as part of police sting

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By Mitchell Clarke

A 16 year old Pakenham boy was arrested yesterday and charged with 44 offences in relation to a string of burglaries over the weekend.

The arrest comes after two other boys, aged 12 and 14, were arrested and charged with 26 offences on Monday.

Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit made the arrests in relation to 12 burglaries on commercial businesses in Pakenham on Sunday 3 June between 1am and 2am.

The 16 year old has been remanded to appear before the Dandenong Children’s Court.

Police say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to these incidents.