Operation Lion was conducted on and around Fitzroy Street between 18-28 March, with a focus on drugs, weapons, theft, and warrant offences.
A 51-year-old man was arrested in St Kilda on 11 outstanding warrants of arrest. He was charged with possess property proceeds of crime, and failing to answer bail. He was presented directly to Melbourne Magistrates’ Court where was remanded to reappear on 2 April.
Police caught up with a 20-year-old man in Jackson Street, St Kilda, who was wanted on five outstanding warrants for reckless conduct endangering serious injury, common law assault, theft of motor vehicle, theft of bicycle and trespass and one whereabouts following an alleged burglary.
A 43-year-old woman was also arrested in Jackson Street, over two outstanding warrants for trespass, and fail to answer bail.
Both were charged and bailed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 26 May.
Police also recovered a motorcycle that was stolen from St Kilda West on 7 March.
Other results of note include:
- 28 warrants cleared
- 28 whereabouts cleared
- Three Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) issued for behaving in a riotous manner, use unregistered vehicle, and fail to display P-plates.
- Four move-on directions issued
- One weapon (hammer) seized
- One stolen registration plate recovered
- One family violence intervention order served
- One personal safety intervention order served.
Similar operations are expected in the future.
According to the latest crime data, crime on Fitzroy Street has decreased by 52% since 2015.
Theft (other) is the most common crime on Fitzroy Street, which most often relates to a wallet, or a phone being stolen when the owner puts it down, as opposed to a violent robbery.
Breaches of intervention orders and property damage are the next most common offences.
St Kilda police conduct daily foot patrols of the area and speak with locals, and offer outreach support to those experiencing housing, mental health, or drug-related issues.
Police continue to engage with key stakeholders including the City of Port Phillip, residents, and traders, ensuring police resources are allocated to the issues creating the most harm.
Issued to TWiSK by Police Media Unit 1 April 2025
