Four Officeworks stores hit by young gangs who celebrated stealing headphones and speakers

RUMOUR CONFIRMED: It’s been revealed four Officeworks stores across Melbourne were hit by thieves on Saturday.

3AW Breakfast’s Rumour File was told about a robbery at the South Yarra store.

Police then revealed on 3AW Mornings that three other stores – at Chadstone, Carnegie and Highett – had also been targeted that same day.

More than a dozen youths stormed the South Yarra store and stole products including headphones and speakers.

Police believe the group then hopped on a train and travelled to their next target.

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‘Officeworks can confirm that there were incidents involving theft at four of its stores in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne on Saturday,’ the company said in a statement.

‘No Officeworks team members or customers were harmed and all affected stores remain open today with a heightened level of security.

‘As the incidents are currently under police investigation, we are unable to provide further comment at this time.’

A witness told Ross and John the gang left the South Yarra store cheering and holding their loot above their heads.

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