Three teenage males have been arrested and charged following an alleged false imprisonment and armed robbery that took place in Lilydale on Monday afternoon.
Detectives from the Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) apprehended the trio after executing several search warrants on Tuesday 9 December, in connection with the incident.
Police allege that the victim, an 18-year-old male, was taken to a residential address in Lilydale where he was held against his will and assaulted for a period of time. The victim was then allegedly moved to a local building site, where he was further assaulted.
The subsequent police operation on Tuesday led to the discovery of a number of significant items. During the execution of the search warrants, detectives located and seized a number of exhibits, cash, drugs and weapons.
A 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old male from the Yarra Ranges, and a 15-year-old male from the Knox area were arrested and have been remanded into custody to appear at the Children’s Court at a later date.
Investigations continue into the incident, and anyone with information is urged to contact Yarra Ranges CIU on 9739 2401.
