Man charged with theft of car linked to Adass Israel Jewish synagogue firebombing
The 20-year-old Williamstown man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with theft of a motor vehicle.
He appeared in court yesterday and was granted bail to re-appear in October.
A Melton South home was also raided.
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