Repeat offender arrested after early-morning robbery in Victoria

On Sunday, Oct. 26, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a repeat theft offender allegedly robbed two people in Victoria. The victims, aged 73 and 49, were robbed of their belongings before VicPD officers responded and located the suspect a short distance away. Police say he was found attempting to break into another residence. “Officers intervened and safely took the suspect into custody without further incident,” said VicPD. The suspect, a man in his 20s, was taken into custody. Crown counsel has approved three charges, including robbery, break and enter, and obstructing a peace officer. “Additional charges may be considered as the investigation continues. The suspect is known to police with several residential break and enter charges,” said VicPD. Police say this incident is not related to last [https://vicnews.com/2025/10/21/suspect-arrested-after-string-of-break-ins-across-greater-victoria/] week’s string of thefts [https://vicnews.com/2025/10/21/suspect-arrested-after-string-of-break-ins-across-greater-victoria/] that led to a seperate arrest. “While this incident is not being connected to the string of thefts reported last week, additional charges for this suspect are expected,” VicPD told Victoria News. The exact location of the robbery has not been disclosed by police, as the investigation remains ongoing.