Over 200 teens caused chaos at a Melbourne Woolworths, leading to a lockdown and police response, but no injuries or arrests.

On December 17, 2025, over 200 teenagers caused chaos at a Mordialloc, Melbourne Woolworths supermarket, smashing shelves and stealing goods, prompting a lockdown. The crowd later moved to Mordialloc Beach, where riot police in full gear and OC spray dispersed them after clashes. No injuries or weapons were reported, and no arrests were made. Victoria Police confirmed the Public Order Response Team was deployed. Woolworths praised staff for ensuring safety and renewed calls for better protections for retail workers amid rising crime rates, with incidents occurring every five minutes in Victoria. The ACT’s workplace protection orders are cited as a successful model.