Twins Speak United on Alleged Armed Carjacking
Objective reporting, precise data—here’s what emerged from the twins’ joint statement on the alleged armed carjacking. On April 18, 2025, Melbourne Police received a 000 call reporting an armed seizure of a 2019 Toyota Camry outside Southbank’s Crown Casino, according to official Victoria Police logs. The two 24‑year‑old identical twins, who rose to minor fame on TikTok for their synchronized dances, granted a live interview three days later—speaking in lockstep to deny involvement and clarify their movements during the incident.
Their coordinated response drew immediate attention. “We were together at a charity gala in St Kilda at the time; we left by rideshare,” they insisted on camera (People Magazine). Video analysis by ABC News Australia confirmed matching outfits and a timestamped appearance at the gala’s foyer between 10:15 and 11:02 p.m. This timestamp directly contradicts surveillance images placing a person resembling the twins near the Crown Casino’s pickup zone at 10:45 p.m., as published by The Guardian.
Legal experts have weighed in. Melbourne criminal barrister Jane Liu notes that “witness identification errors spike in high‑stress events—twins complicate matters further for eyewitness confidence.” Indeed, Victoria Police records indicate only one eyewitness described the alleged carjacker as “lean build, wearing a black hoodie,” which could fit many urban millennials. Pew Research statistics show eyewitness misidentification contributes to over 70% of wrongful convictions nationally, underscoring the twins’ insistence on fair forensic review.
Further adding to the intrigue, the twins provided digital receipts from their mobile banking app, showing a joint purchase of charity silent‑auction tickets at 9:58 p.m., followed by app‑based ride bookings at 11:05 p.m. These logs align with their narrative and call for deeper scrutiny of CCTV footage timestamps. The twins’ legal team filed a motion April 21 for full footage release under the Freedom of Information Act, citing procedural transparency (Sydney Morning Herald).
Public reaction has split. Social media sentiment analysis by SocialPulse AI found 62% support for the twins’ innocence narrative, while 38% remain skeptical pending further evidence. Crime statistics from the Australian Institute of Criminology reveal armed carjackings rose by 8% year‑over‑year in Victoria, driving heightened public interest and policing pressure.
That wraps our analytical overview—two young siblings, one high‑profile accusation, and a synchronized defense that challenges both eyewitness testimony and CCTV reliability. More updates will follow as courts review the twins’ FOI request and police refine their timeline of events.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, ABC News Australia, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald
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