Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Riders warned
Screwdriver hold up
MOORABBIN Highway Patrol ran an operation targeting illegal monkey bike riders last week. Police say that there has been a rise in people using bicycles with petrol engines in recent months. “Members of the public who use these vehicles (and their parents), need to be aware of the potential dangers and consequences of riding a bicycle that was not designed to have a motor. The frames are not designed to travel at consistently higher speeds, and the brakes are not adequate to stop a powered bicycle,” a police statement read. A bike motor has to have a maximum ungoverned power output of 200 watts or less to be legal. Police say that a 50cc engine, frequently fitted to bikes, puts out around 2238 watts. Illegal bike riders can face fines for unlicensed driving, $826, own or use unregistered motor cycle with engine capacity of 60cc or less, $165, own or use unregistered motor cycle with engine capacity of 61cc or more but less than 501cc, $496, and ride motor bike without helmet, $330 and 3 demerit points.
A man allegedly held up a Clarinda liquor store with a screwdriver last week. Police are now investigating the alleged incident. They have been told that a man tried to break into a display cabinet before threatening a staff member with the screwdriver. The man left the scene with two bottles of bourbon. The alleged incident took place at around 7.10pm on 6 October. Police have released an image (below) of a man they wish to speak to about the incident. They describe him as “aged in his 20s, is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, with a slim build and short dark hair. He was wearing a black baseball cap, blue surgical mask, blue hooded jumper with white motif, black tracksuit pants, black and white Nike runners and was carrying a black Nike bag”. Anyone who recognises the man can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Burglar wanted POLICE are investigating a burglary which took place in Moorabbin last month. At around 7.55am on 26 September, a man allegedly smashed a front glass door to a business on Roberna Street. He had visited the shops earlier that day. The man allegedly stole audio equipment, including a guitar foot pedal. Police say the man arrived in a silver Toyota Aurion with bags over the license plates. An image (right) of a man police want to speak to has been released. An image of a vehicle of interest has also been released. Anyone with information can call 9556 6121.
Don’t be a prick AN echidna sitting on a busy road in Carrum Downs was saved from a prickly end last week. Police patrolling the area moved him to a safer location.
Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
13 October 2021
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