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Police patrol Citizen’s arrest
A PARKDALE resident performed a citizen’s arrest after she arrived home to see a woman hiding among bushes near her driveway and her car door and hatch open, 7.30pm, Sunday 17 September. The Roberts St woman grappled with the offender, 27, of no fixed address, and held her until police arrived. The woman was charged over previous incidents at Dandenong and Chelsea Heights, including four counts of theft, three theft of motor cars, two burglaries and theft from a motor car. She was also charged with handling stolen goods and unlicensed driving. The woman allegedly used one of the stolen cars – a 2007 BMW – to drive to the house where she was arrested. She was remanded to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court Wednesday 20 September.
Caught in the act
A HOSPITALITY worker saw a man leaning through the front passenger window of his car outside a pizza restaurant in Springvale Rd, Aspendale Gardens, mid-morning on Sunday 17 September last week. The worker challenged the man who, in the scuffle, pulled out either a knife or a large screwdriver. The victim went back inside and the man ran off. He is described as Caucasian, early 30s, unshaven, brown hair, 172cm tall, wearing a grey cap, grey zip-up jacket and dark grey back pack. The offender is being sought over theft from a motor car and assault with a weapon charges.
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A SUPERMARKET attendant had soft drink poured on her and a bottle thrown at her head during a shoplifting incident in Mentone, 7.35pm, Monday 11 September. Police said five teenagers – three females and two makes – entered the Woolworth’s store and stole three energy drinks which they hid in the girls’ handbags. At the checkout, the attendant asked them to open their handbags while another customer sided with her. The girls pushed past them and all five let fly with a barrage of abuse, taunting both the attendant and the customer.
The attendant followed them outside but, when she turned to walk back in, one of the teenagers poured the drink over her and then allegedly threw the bottle at her head. CCTV footage is being examined for evidence. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Constable Nick Barrett, at Cheltenham uniform, 9583 9767.
Arrest over ‘aggressive’ begging
A MAN allegedly caught begging from shoppers in Main St, Mordialloc, 11.30am, Monday 18 September, is possibly facing charges under the Summary Offences Act. Passersby said the man was aggressively seeking their change and other money and abusing those who did not fork out. Police spoke to the Frankston man and allegedly found a large quantity of cash in his pockets. He may face a summons at a later date.
Ski gear swiped
SKI equipment and clothing valued at $3500 was stolen from the rear of a Bonbeach house, overnight Friday 15 September. Detectives said thieves entered the Bondi Rd property from a sports reserve. They forced a shed door and stole snowboards, boots, bags, jackets and pants which they loaded onto a wheelbarrow and walked across the reserve. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
BMX bandit A KINK brand BMX bike valued at $469 was stolen from outside a KFC outlet in Nepean Highway, Mentone, 5pm, Saturday 16 September. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Playground seat taken
A BASKET seat swing valued at $3000 was stolen from a Chelsea playground, overnight, Monday 18 September. Thieves used bolt cutters to cut chains holding the swing seat which is over a metre in diameter. The playground is at the corner of Scotch Parade and Thames Promenade.
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