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The three teenagers arrested in Sebastopol earlier today following a series of alleged aggravated burglaries, an attempted theft of motor vehicle and a theft of motor vehicle overnight have been charged.
The trio were arrested on Albert Street in Sebastopol following reports of an aggravated burglary at Lake Gardens about 5.30am.
It is alleged the three teenagers entered a Lake Gardens Avenue property and attempted to steal a vehicle before feeling empty-handed.
Police were able to track the trio following an incident in nearby Alfredton after they stole a vehicle.
Three males - a 14 and 15-year-old from Ballarat and a 17-year-old from Sebastopol, have each been charged with:
. aggravated burglary;
. attempted aggravated burglary (x 2)
. theft of motor vehicle (x 2); and
. bail related offences
They will appear at a children's court at a later date.
Earlier:
Ballarat police have arrested three teenagers following a series of crimes overnight.
It follows alleged crimes including aggravated burglaries, theft of a motor vehicle and attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
The three teenagers - a 14 and 15 year old from Ballarat and 17-year-old from Sebastopol - were arrested near the Begonia motel following a reported aggravated burglary at Lake Gardens about 5.30am.
It is alleged the trio entered the property on Lake Gardens Avenue and attempted to steal a vehicle before fleeing the premises empty handed.
Police were then able to track the trio following an incident in nearby Alfredton after they allegedly stole a vehicle.
The trio remain in police custody and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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