Rare WWII, OAM Medals Stolen From Melbourne Home

Rare WWII, OAM medals stolen from Melbourne home

It's believed the burglar broke into the Wantirna South home earlier this month when no residents were pre...

Police appeal after priceless medals stolen in Wantirna break-in

Knox Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following the theft of an Order of Australia medal and distinctive 1941 Tobruk Rats military medal – one of just 20 ever made. In a statement, Victoria Police said an unknown offender gained access to a residence on Buchan Court in Wantirna South between 3pm on Wednesday, 5 November and 7pm on Thursday, 6 November. No one was home at the time of the burglary. A number o…