NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Card thief wanted
Feeling low
POLICE are working to identify a thief who used a stolen credit card to make more than $3000 in purchases. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives were told a card was stolen from a car in Carrum Downs between 8 August and 9 August. The card was later used in the early hours of August in Seaford, Patterson Lakes, Dandenong, Dingley, and Mentone. The thief used the card for more than 30 transactions. An image of a man police “believe may be able to assist with their enquiries” has been released. Anyone who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
POLICE issued a defect notice to a driver travelling on the Frankston Freeway, 12 September. The 21-year-old man was pulled over in Carrum Downs, and told his car did not meet the 100mm ground height requirement. Police also pointed out defects with the exhaust and the steering wheel. The man received a $413 fine for driving an unroadworthy vehicle.
at Dandenong South, and at around 186kmph heading south on Eastlink. Somerville Highway patrol members were joined by the police air wing in pursuit of the driver. Police pulled the woman over at Skye Road, Frankston, and drug tested her. The 36-year-old Frankston resident returned a positive preliminary oral fluid test for methylamphetamine and cannabis. Sergeant Julie-Ann Newman said that the woman “told police she wanted to get home to her kids”. She is expected to be charged on summons with drug driving, exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h, and driving in a manner dangerous. Her car was impounded for a month.
Burglaries investigated A SERIES of burglaries in Moorabbin are being investigated by the Kingston Crime Investigation Unit. The first took place on 19 August on South Road. A second burglary occurred on 23 August on Ebden Street, and a third on 29 August on Keys Road. Police believe the same offender is responsible for the separate burglaries. It is believed that the offender broke into businesses and stole items between 2am and 4am. An image (below) of a man police wish to speak to have been released. Any information to Crime Stoppers.
A CAR impounded by police after the driver was caught speeding at 186 kmph. Picture: Supplied
A MAN wanted for questioning over a credit card theft. Picture: Supplied
Speeding mum in chopper chase A POLICE helicopter was called in to help chase down a driver who was detected driving over 180kmph in a 100 zone. A black Holden Commodore was spotted speeding on the Monash Freeway and EastLink before heading towards the peninsula about 4.15am, 11 September. The driver was allegedly detected driving at over 170 kmph
EDITHVALE, CHELSEA AND BONBEACH
Stakeholder Liaison Group Call for members Get involved in your local level crossing removal project
We are looking for community members to form a new Stakeholder Liaison Group for the combined project area. Whether you’re a local resident or community group member, your local insights will help us understand what’s important to the community and help to achieve the best outcome for the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach level crossing removals.
There will be a separate Trader Reference Group for local businesses. Planning has kicked off and major construction will start in 2020, with the level crossings gone for good by the end of 2022.
THINKING OF SELLING?
To find out more about how to submit your expression of interest, visit your.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/ Edithvale, your.levelcrossings.vic. gov.au/Chelsea or your.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/ Bonbeach Nominations close 5pm Monday 30 September 2019
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Works in Chelsea have been fasttracked to start at the same time as the Edithvale and Bonbeach project.
Speak to your agent about listing on realestateview.com.au.
contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au 1800 105 105 levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
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