A man was arrested on new year's eve in Warragul for allegedly breaching an intervention order.
Police said the 36-year-old man from South Yarra was arrested and charged with car theft and theft from cars as well as burglary and criminal damage.
He was remanded to appear at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court on Monday, January 13.
Police said his arrest was one of 41 across Melbourne's east and southeast in just seven days.
Those arrested ranged in age from 12-years-old to 44-years-old. They were charged with more than 150 offences relating to armed robberies, aggravated burglaries and car thefts.
"While many have enjoyed time off work over the Christmas and new year period, police have worked around the clock to keep our community safe," southern metropolitan region acting superintendent Andrew McKee said. "Our message to offenders is clear: if you want to play hide and seek with us, I can guarantee you, our members will always find you."