NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Cards taken then used POLICE are investigating the use of bank cards stolen in Parkdale. Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been told that a car was broken into in Parkdale on 28 August. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. Later that day, the stolen cards were used at stores in Mentone, Black Rock, and Beaumaris. Investigators have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as part of their investigation. He is described by police as “caucasian in appearance, aged in his 40s, and of
Thieves target out of work tradies
average height and build.” Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppervic.com.au.
A MAN police want to speak to about the use of stolen bank cards. Picture: Supplied
Mail stolen A MAN is wanted by police in relation to the theft of mail in Cheltenham. Mail was stolen from a Cheltenham apartment complex at around 4.30am on 18 July. Police have released an image of a man (pictured above) they wish to speak to about the theft. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
16 September 2020
THIEVES have been targeting the utes of tradies who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19, police say. A spike of thefts from cars has been recorded across Frankston, Carrum Downs, Seaford, and Langwarrin over the last four weeks. Acting Detective Sergeant Ryan Collins from the Frankston crime investigation unit said that “given the large volume of tradespeople currently unemployed due to COVID, many people are leaving their vehicles in the driveway or front yard with little to no security.” “Thieves are targeting tradie’s utes and forcing open lock boxes and stealing the contents of the boxes, in some cases several thousand dollars worth of power tools,” he said. “Obviously the theft of tools can have a devastating impact on a victim’s livelihood at a time when working has never been harder and already under financial stress. The thefts may also not be covered by insurance. It is a timely reminder to secure the tools in a locked garage wherever possible.” Anyone who has witnessed thefts or who has any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Frankston Crime Investigation Unit on 9784 5590.
200kmph speedster A MAN who was clocked driving at around 200 kmph has been caught by police in Carrum Downs. In the early hours of 11 September, a
Ford Focus XR turbo sped past a dog squad unit positioned on the Eastern Freeway. The car drove off the freeway at Frankston Road before leading police on a pursuit through Springvale, Noble Park, Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Monash, Mulgrave, and Dandenong. During the pursuit, the car is alleged to have sped, run through red lights, and crossed onto the wrong side of the road. Stop sticks were deployed by police officers near the Dandenong Bypass, and the car eventually stopped on Peninsula Link near Lathams Road. Police searched the car, and allegedly found methylamphetamine. The driver, a man from Keysborough, was charged with traffick and possess methylamphetamine, two counts of reckless conduct endangering life, recklessly expose police to risk by driving, drug driving, disqualified driving, and six counts of commit indictable offence while on bail, and other traffic offences. The man was held to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court 11 September.
License lost AN alleged drunk driver in Clarinda has lost his license for two years. Police tested the driver of a black Mazda last week. He returned a preliminary breath test reading of 0.118. The man allegedly refused to accompany police to the station for a further breath test, and lost his license for two years. He will receive a summons to appear in court. The man and his passenger were also fined $1652 each for breaching COVID-19 restrictions.