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Man arrested after allegedly breaking into Melbourne home where 13-year-old girl slept

Allanah Sciberras

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A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a home in Melbourne overnight and stealing a mobile phone while a man and 13-year-old girl slept.

Police allege the 27-year-old man gained access to the home on Clifford Street in Port Melbourne about 11.40pm through an unlocked door.

He allegedly stole a mobile phone from under the man's pillow while he slept.

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Police have arrested a man after allegedly breaking into a home in Melbourne overnight. Getty

The 13-year-old girl raised the alarm and police arrived on scene and arrested the man in the property's rear yard.

Police confirmed there were no physical injuries.

A 27-year-old Redbank man was interviewed and is expected to be charged on summons for aggravated burglary and theft.

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