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She has been charged with theft and obtaining property by deception and bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates Court on 26 August for a mention hearing. Detective Senior Constable Carly O’Donnell, of Kingston CIU, will allege police also found “a large number” of wallets and mobile phones in the woman’s possession which are all believed to be stolen. The investigation is ongoing.
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Bikes found: owners wanted
UP to 25 stolen “high-end” cycles were recovered when police raided a factory in Southern Rd, Mentone, Thursday 11 August. Senior Constable Chris Victory, of the Caulfield Divisional Response Crew, said some of the bikes – including Schwinn, Giant and Cervelo makes – were valued at $12,000 each. They were allegedly stolen from properties from Mentone to Seaford over several months. A 36-year-old man and an 18-year-old girl, of Mentone, have been charged and bailed to appear at Moorabbin Justice Centre on 17 October charged with trafficking and possessing drugs of dependence, handling stolen goods and dealing property suspected to be the proceeds of crime. Inquiries are being made and more arrests are likely, said Senior Constable Victory, who is still in the process of establishing values for the bicycles and finding their owners. “Anyone who has lost a bike can approach me at Caulfield DRU and I can facilitate viewing the property,” he said. Anyone with information on the thefts can call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Theft, deception charges
DETECTIVES have arrested a 24-year-old Cheltenham woman over thefts and deceptions in the Kingston area.
AN attendant at Duncan’s liquor outlet, Mentone, was kicked in the stomach by a man who stole two bottles of whisky, 11.50am, Thursday. Police were told the man entered the Mentone Parade store and went straight to the spirits section where he grabbed two bottles of Jim Beam. As he attempted to leave via the rear roller door he was challenged by the attendant, aged 25. The man allegedly threatened “to kill” the attendant before kicking him in the stomach and leaving the store. Anyone with information on the thefts can call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Indecent exposure A MAN exposed himself to a schoolgirl outside Mordialloc Primary School, 11.50am, Tuesday 9 August. The girl, 15, was at a bus stop outside the school in Albert St, opposite the railway station, when the man approached and asked if she had a lighter. When she said no the man moved away from her and leant up against the school fence, exposing himself. The girl quickly packed her bag and ran down the road. The man did not say anything further. He is described as Caucasian, 183cm, solid build, brown eyes, wearing a black beanie, black jacket and light brown pants. Anyone with information on the thefts can call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Forced entry
THIEVES used a screwdriver to force open the window of Southern Automotive auto electricians in Boundary Rd, Mordialloc, overnight Saturday 13 August, before stealing two diagnostic tuners valued at $8000.
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