A teenager from theWyndham has been charged with a series of crimes following an alleged home invasion in Tarneit.
Police will allege a group of three offenders attended a residence on Cobalt Street and stole keys to two vehicles while the owners were sleeping about 3.20am on Thursday, April 10.
The three people returned to the property and allegedly stole a red Audi coupe and a grey Mazda sedan about 7am.
A male occupant of the house heard the cars being started and attempted to stop the Audi from being driven away but was allegedly struck by the vehicle before the offenders continued to flee the scene.
The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the incident, a 16-year-old boy, who was on bail, was arrested and charged with home invasion, theft of a motor vehicle, conduct endangering life and driving unlicensed.
He was remanded to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
Investigations remain ongoing in relation to the other people involved in the incident.
Anyone with information that could assist police can contact Crime Stoppers on 800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
