Eyewatch - Port Phillip Police Service Area

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Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred in South Melbourne on the 20th of December 2025.

Two offenders, a male and a female have attended the address with a large rubbish bin and stolen a large amount of alcohol.

The offender/s are described as:
1. Caucasian male, wearing a white t-shirt, green shorts, wearing a white face mask and wearing a black curly wig
2. Caucasian female with brown hair, wearing a black puma jumper, white tracksuit pants and runners

Investigators have released an image of two people who may be able to assist with enquiries.

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

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Prahran Highway Patrol officers are appealing to the public to help identify a vehicle following a hit-run in Melbourne early hours of Saturday morning.

A vehicle described as a white Mercedes SUV was spotted driving erratically before it crashed into several cars near the intersection of Queens Road and Leopold Street around midnight.

The series of collisions caused a power pole to come down, resulting in Queens Road being closed for an extended period.

The SUV did not stop and took off from the scene headed towards the CBD.

Surprisingly, no one was injured.

Police wish to speak to witnesses, anyone with dashcam of the SUV or knowledge of the vehicles number plate.

Those who can help the investigation are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Wanted on Warrants

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate 34-year-old Tiane RAUPITA who is wanted by police for two warrants.

RAUPITA is described as 165cm tall with a medium build and known to frequent the Essendon Fields, Armadale, North Melbourne, Southbank, Woodend and Hoppers Crossing area.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

Wanted on Warrants

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate 28-year-old Jake WILLIE, who is wanted by police for three warrants.

WILLIE is described as 180cm tall with a medium build and known to frequent the Flemington, Footscray, South Melbourne and St Kilda area.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

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Police are investigating following a theft in Port Melbourne December 2025. The victim has provided a picture of the pearl necklace that was stolen and they would love returned.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Victoria Police has arrested a further three males this morning as part of the Operation Eclipse investigation into incidents targeted at Melbourne hospitality venues.

Detectives from Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit executed two search warrants at residential addresses in the Whittlesea area at 7.30am this morning.

Two 17-year-old boys were taken into custody and are currently being interviewed by detectives.

A firearm, numerous electronic devices and a quantity of drugs were seized from their addresses.

The activity follows an incident where five Molotov cocktails were thrown towards a licensed venue on Cecil Street in South Melbourne about 2.20am on 2 May.

Officers from the Public Order Response Team (PORT) responded and a fire was promptly extinguished, causing minimal damage.

No one was inside the venue at the time of the incident.

Detectives from Operation Eclipse have this morning arrested a 20-year-old Tarneit man as part of their investigation into extortion demands on two venues in Melbourne’s CBD.

On Thursday, 7 May two demands for money were made via social media to venues on Flinders Lane and Lonsdale Street.

The man was charged with possess prohibited weapon without exemption and possess cartridge ammunition without exemption.

He was bailed to appear at Wyndham Magistrates’ Court on 12 June.

A number of knives, ammunition and a mobile phone were seized from his address.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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

Further three males arrested as part of Operation Eclipse Victoria Police has arrested a further three males this morning as part of the Operation Eclipse investigation into incidents targeted at Melbourne hospitality venues.