Eyewatch - Melbourne Police Service Area

23/10/2026

VIPER Taskforce and To***co Licensing Victoria (TLV) continue to target organised crime groups profiting from the illicit to***co trade, with 100 stores now closed under new enforcement powers.

Since the powers came into effect on 9 September, investigators have seized more than four million illicit ci******es, 70,000 vapes, 3 tonnes of to***co, and approximately $1M in cash.

So far, VIPER taskforce and TLV have visited stores in Melbourne C*D, Tarneit, Truganina, Deer Park, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, South Yarra, Prahran, St Kilda, Geelong, Footscray, Frankston, Dandenong, Craigieburn, Broadmeadows, Sunbury, Lalor, Ringwood, Caulfield, Boronia, Lilydale, Moe, Morwell.

The operation remains ongoing with VIPER Taskforce continuing to target illicit to***co stores linked to organised crime, including syndicates with offshore leadership.

21/10/2026

Levi is missing.

The 15-year-old was last seen on October 1 in Preston at approximately 12pm.

It's unknown what Levi was last seen wearing but he is described as 5’10 feet, Caucasian, thing build with dark brown hair and dyed blonde tips and shaved slit in right eyebrow.

Police and family have concerns for Levi's welfare due to his age.

Anyone who sights Levi is urged to contact Preston Police Station on (03) 9479 6111.

Reference #260413676

21/10/2026

Thinking about buying an electric fat bike?

Fat bikes are easy to spot thanks to their extra-wide tyres, but don't assume every electric fat bike is a legal e-bike.

Some models are capable of speeds and power levels that place them in the motorcycle category.

If that's the case, riders need:

✅ Registration
✅ A motorcycle licence or learner permit
✅ To be 18+

Check the rules before you buy: https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/bicycles/electric-bikes

19/10/2026

A woman has been charged following an alleged assault in Melbourne’s C*D this morning.

Police allege a 29-year-old woman approached a 44-year-old woman on Bourke Street about 10.30am and struck her before fleeing on foot.

Officers arrested the alleged offender nearby. She has since been charged with recklessly causing injury, unlawful assault and committing an indictable offence while on bail.

The woman, who has no fixed address, was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.

The victim sustained minor injuries and was assessed at the scene. The parties are not known to each other.

Read more:

It is understood a 44-year-old woman was walking along Bourke Street when she was approached by another woman about 10.30am.

16/10/2026

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged not to approach him, but to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

MORE INFORMATION ➡ https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=129195

16/10/2026

Thinking of buying an e-scooter? 🛴

Not all e-scooters are legal to ride in Victoria.

A legal e-scooter must 👇:

- Have a max speed capability of 25 km/h
- Only be ridden by aged 16+ wearing a helmet
- Be ridden at a maximum speed of 20km/h
- Have two wheels, a handlebar and a footboard
- Weigh less than 45 kg.

Before you buy, make sure you know the rules: https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/e-scooter-road-rules

14/10/2026

Ever looked at the screws holding your number plates on? Most of us haven’t. 🔩

For Crime Prevention Month, you can order free anti-theft screws through Neighbourhood Watch Victoria Inc.

Protect your plates from would-be thieves and order yours here: nhw.com.au/cars-and-vehicles/protect-your-plates

12/10/2026

A 31-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the death of a woman in Carlton on the weekend.

The Carlton man handed himself into a police station and is now expected to be interviewed by Homicide Squad detectives.

Read more: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/man-arrested-following-carlton-death

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

11/10/2026

We've charged a teenager after a vehicle was allegedly driven erratically and struck a pedestrian in Melbourne C*D yesterday.

It’s alleged a stolen Ford Escape struck a 57-year-old Southbank woman who was standing at the intersection Flinders and Elizabeth Street, about 10.45am. She was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 16-year-old has been charged with reckless conduct endanger serious injury, other traffic related offences as well as handle stolen goods. He was remanded to appear at a children’s court later today.

Police have confirmed this is not an act of terrorism nor was it a targeted attack.

Read more: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/teen-charged-after-pedestrian-struck-vehicle-flinders-street

10/10/2026

Victoria Police will have a visible presence at the AAMI Park match between Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne FC, in addition to multiple public events across the Melbourne and Olympic Park precincts today.

This will include highly visible patrols both inside and around venues, as well as nearby licensed venues before and after the events.

General duties police will be supported by the Public Order Response Team and Mounted Branch in patrolling around the precinct, while PSOs will be conducting patrols of nearby public transport hubs.

Our priority will be ensuring all members of the public can enjoy their attendance and get home safely.