Six Aussie girls held for shoplifting

six Australian schoolgirls, who are here for a netball competition, were arrested after allegedly shoplifting from Orchard road stores.

the police said they were alerted to a case of theft at Mandarin Gallery shopping mall at 4.04pm on sunday.

“six teenagers, aged 14 to 16, were arrested in relation to the case,” the police said, adding that investigations are ongoing.

Australian media outlets reported that the girls are Year 10 students from Bacchus Marsh Grammar, a private school about 60km north of Melbourne in the state of Victoria.

the girls are alleged to have stolen lingerie from a Victoria’s secret store, as well as a pair of crocs footwear, the Daily Mail Australia reported.

in a statement to the media, Bacchus Marsh principal Andrew neal said, “the police have been firm, fair and thorough, and the school is appreciative of their professionalism.” .

neal added that the girls were currently in the direct care of Bacchus Marsh Grammar school staff, and that the school was looking forward to them returning with the group later in the week.