University student left in financial ruin after online marketplace scam
A university student has lost nearly $30,000 after falling victim to an online marketplace scam.
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Victoria Police
This is a collection page for Victoria Police news which covers incidents and investigations state wide including VIC robberies, police pursuits, missing persons as well as community police announcements. Victoria Police service works with the community to stop crime, make the community safer through upholding the law. Check this page for latest Police coverage by 9News team of highly experienced journalists and producers.
Victorian cop jailed for raping junior officer at colleague's wake
The senior police offier has been jailed for nearly five years for rape and sexual assault.
police
Teen girl charged with murder after stabbing death
An 18-year-old man died early on Saturday morning at a home in Mildura.
Victoria
'Horrific scene': Two children killed, two others critical in shed fire in Victoria
The four children were playing inside the shed when the fire broke out, trapping them inside in what police have described as "a horrific scene".
national
More than $100,000 worth of cigarettes stolen in series of burglaries
More than $100,000 worth of cigarettes have been stolen in a series of burglaries targeting service stations in Victoria's south-east.
Melbourne
More than $1 million in illegal vapes seized as police crackdown on Victorian tobacco war
Officers conducted 18 search warrants at 34 stores across the city and seized cigarettes, cannabis, cocaine and batons.
Melbourne
Man found dead on the side of road in Victoria after trying to rob cafe
A man who tried to rob a muffin cafe has wound up dead on the side of the road in a regional Victorian town.
Melbourne
Coles executive spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft from work
A former Coles executive who stole close to $2 million from the supermarket giant could be released from jail in a little over a year.
courts
Fifteen people charged after $100k of methamphetamine seized in Victoria
Police have seized $100,000 worth of meth during week-long raids across Shepparton and Melbourne to crack down on drug trafficking.
national
Man allegedly stabbed at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station
It's understood a fight between a group of men took place on a platform at the station about 3.30 this morning.
Melbourne
'Incredibly serious': Multiple antisemitic threats made on Melbourne's street
Police are investigating multiple antisemitic threats made against members of Melbourne's Jewish community.
Victoria
Three men rescued after rig became stuck on reef
The trio abandoned the boat to stand up on rocks for two hours in four-metre swells before being picked up.
Victoria
Police gun stolen during aggravated burglary in Melbourne
The gun was inside an unmarked police vehicle stolen from a property.
Victoria
Man charged with murder after fatal daylight stabbing in Melbourne's north
A 55-year-old man has died in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed during a verbal altercation in Melbourne's north.
national
P-plater caught allegedly drink driving twice in two hours
The 29-year-old's red Mazda was first pulled over when he was allegedly caught speeding on the Western Freeway.
Victoria
Man arrested after car crash ends in physical altercation in Melbourne
A man has been arrested after a car crash ended in a physical altercation in Melbourne.
Melbourne
Daniel Andrews on the best and worst moments of his time as premier
During Andrew's speech, he spoke of his best and worst moments during his nine years as premier.
Daniel Andrews
Teenage boy stabbed in violent Melbourne home invasion
Armed intruders broke into a home in Melbourne's south-east overnight and stabbed a 16-year-old boy in the leg and back in what police believe was a targeted attack.
crime
Man receiving medical treatment after suspected Melbourne shooting
Police said that 37-year-old man was allegedly shot in the chest during a in a violent confrontation in Narre Warren, in Melbourne's southwest yesterday.
national
Hunt for suspects after Melbourne man stabbed to death
The 21-year-old man was killed in front of a home after a brawl between two groups of people.
Stabbing
Armed fugitive shot dead after Victoria's biggest manhunt in eight years
Stanley Turvey had been on the run from police for several days.
Victoria
Man charged with murder over death of woman in Melbourne's west
He is due to front court today after a woman's body was allegedly found with stab wounds in a suburban property.
Melbourne
Man arrested after woman found dead at home in Melbourne's west
A large number of police are in the area.
crime
Five teens charged after aggravated burglary in Melbourne
Five teenagers have been charged after an aggravated burglary in Melbourne overnight.
Melbourne
Beloved father went out to walk his dog and never came home
The 40-year-old's wife found him dead hours later, suffering shocking injuries police said were suspicious.
Melbourne
Learner motorbike riders caught doing almost triple the speed limit
The pair, who had only gotten their learner's permit last month, were travelling at 116km/h in a 40km/h zone.
road safety
'Innocent' couple's home sprayed with bullets in drive-by shooting
A couple have had their suburban home sprayed with bullets in Melbourne's north-west overnight, the second drive-by shooting in 24 hours.
Melbourne
Woman allegedly sexually assaulted on Melbourne tram
Police have released a computer-generated image of a man they want to talk to about a suspected sexual assault on a Melbourne tram.
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Young family 'terrified' after drive-by shooting in Melbourne
A family has been forced to take shelter in a bedroom after a group of offenders opened fire on two units in Melbourne's south-east.
Melbourne
'Strong police presence' across Melbourne after Bourke Street crash
It comes after an elderly man was killed when a man allegedly drove through Bourke Street Mall before hitting a group of pedestrians and two other cars.
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Driver arrested after allegedly taking off from breath test in Melbourne
Officers had to move out of the day to avoid the man, who was driving a Toyota HiAce van, with suspected V8 engine modification.
Victoria
Man charged with murder after Bourke Street crash in Melbourne CBD
CCTV from businesses on Bourke Street show a car speeding moments before the horror crash.
Melbourne
Boy allegedly abducted while walking home from school was an 'innocent victim'
The Year 9 student was critically injured when he came out of the moving car.
Melbourne
Manhunt underway for inmate who escaped from Victorian prison
Daniel Briffa is currently serving a term of imprisonment for drug, theft and traffic related offences at Langi Kal Kal Correctional Centre, about 43km from Ballarat.
Victoria
Two couples killed while travelling to visit family in crash
The group from NSW had just stopped for coffee in Chiltern before the crash.
Victoria
High-tech new traffic cameras nab thousands in Victoria
Authorities say they are alarmed by the examples of dangerous behaviour that have been snapped by the cameras.
Victoria
Woman at centre of mushroom mystery visits lawyers, one month after deadly meal
Erin Patterson was flanked by a team of legal representatives and made no comment to waiting media.
Victoria
Man who bashed and raped home intruder jailed in Melbourne
A Melbourne man who overpowered and raped an intruder will spend at least four years in prison.
Melbourne
Police investigating sexual assault allegations against Victorian MP
The alleged incident involving the Ringwood MP is believed to have occurred at a hotel in Melbourne CBD.
Victoria
More teen girls arrested after teachers allegedly assaulted in Melbourne school brawl
Another three teenage girls have been arrested after four teachers were allegedly assaulted trying to break up a vicious attack at a Melbourne school.
Melbourne
Two dead after car slams into tree in Melbourne's south-west
Two men have died after a car slammed into a tree in Melbourne's south-west and split into pieces.
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Dashcam shows truck almost taking out car on Victorian highway
Dashcam footage of a truck veering onto the wrong side of the road and almost taking out a car on a Victorian highway has been shared as police search for the truck driver.
Victoria
Argument between tram driver and food delivery rider turns bloody in Melbourne CBD
A tram driver has allegedly been attacked by a food delivery rider during a road rage argument in Melbourne CBD.
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Driver dead after van and school bus crash on Victorian highway
A driver has died after a van and a school bus collided on a highway east of Melbourne.
crashes
Man Tasered in Melbourne CBD after allegedly threatening people with scissors
A man has been Tasered and arrested in Melbourne CBD after he allegedly threatened people while wielding a pair of scissors.
Melbourne
Uproar in court as teen sentenced for screwdriver killing
Jason Langhans was trying to stop two boys from fighting at a 16th birthday when he was hit in the head and immediately collapsed.
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Public memorial to be held for victims of suspected mushroom poisoning
A public memorial service is being organised for two of the three people who died from suspected mushroom poisoning in Victoria in a case that has made international headlines.
Victoria
Family calls for victims of family violence to be notified when their abusers are freed
Demi Trinca believes her sister would still be alive today if she was alerted to her former partner being released from custody early.
Victoria
High-speed crash connected to attempted break-ins in Melbourne
The car the teens were driving was seen travelling at high speeds and appeared to run a red light before the Epping crash.
Melbourne
Man charged over death of 52-year-old in Melbourne park
A 36-year-old man of no fixed address will face court today.
Melbourne
