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Early morning carjacking at business A BRAESIDE businessman had his current model Holden SS sedan carjacked when he arrived at work, Monday 18 July. The man, 50, of Ferny Creek, was opening the gates to the Woodlands Dr premises at 7.50am when he “felt a presence behind him” and turned to see a man pointing a black handgun at him. He then noticed a white VW station wagon with two men inside parked behind his car. All appeared to be Polynesians. The gunman demanded the keys to his car – valued at $46,000 – and, when the businessman fumbled in his pocket for the keys, the man struck him to the left side of the head with the handgun and demanded he “hurry up”. The gunman took the Holden’s keys
but was having trouble starting it when one of the other men ordered him out, got in, and started it. While this was happening the victim attempted to take a picture of the carjackers on his mobile. Seeing this, the gunman rushed up and grabbed the phone before running to the VW and both cars drove north on Woodlands Dr towards Lower Dandenong Rd. Police in a patrol car on the corner of Lower Dandenong and Springvale roads saw both cars travelling at speed through the intersection minutes after the carjacking, but were blocked by peak-hour traffic and did not pursue. Detective Senior Constable Layton Richardson, of Kingston CIU, described the gunman as early 20s, 173cm, slim build, dark tan complex-
ion, wearing a black hoodie and black pants. The man who drove off in the Holden was described as late teens, 165cm, slim build, dark tan complexion, wearing a grey hoodie and black pants. There is no description of the third man. The Holden was later involved in a petrol drive off at a service station on Princes Hwy, Pakenham, just after midnight yesterday (Tuesday) morning. The male driver was described as Caucasian, aged 30-40, wearing a black and white baseball cap and black jacket who appeared to be trying to cover his appearance with his collar pushed up high against his face. He was alone. Call Kingston CIU, 9556 6111 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Petrol syphoned
premises in Gladesville Blvd. CTV footage shows them wearing hoodies and gloves. At 12.42, Monday 11 July, a woman entered an unattended counselling service opposite the massage studio and stole $270 cash. She is described as Caucasian, mid-20s, dark hair in a ponytail, wearing blue track pants, pink t-shirt and grey hoodie. Call Chelsea police 8773 3200.
waterfront restaurant which was entered after 11.30 the previous night. The chef found the safe on a seat under a shelf with the door open. No other areas inside the restaurant were disturbed during the break in and the till floats were not touched. Police said the alarm was not triggered and showed no activity from when the manager locked up the previous night until it was opened next morning. Detectives said it was possible the thief entered through the fire escape door and crawled on the floor to the storage room to avoid setting off the alarm. Police are examining CCTV footage for clues. Call Kingston CIU 9556 6111.
A MORNINGTON man walking along Wells Rd, Aspendale Gardens, 1.30am, Wednesday 6 July, was carrying a red jerry can and piece of hose. Police suspected the man, 29, of syphoning petrol from parked cars. He was searched and admitted to carrying a knife. The man was charged with possessing a controlled weapon and fined.
Safe jemmied TWO thieves smashed the glass door of a Patterson Lakes office building and broke into an upstairs massage studio, overnight, Sunday 10 July. The men jemmied open a small safe and made off with $1000 from the
Restaurant robbed
A PATTERSON Lakes restaurant chef found the safe open and a large quantity of cash missing when he opened for a private function, 10am, Saturday 16 July. Kingston detectives later found a jemmy mark on an open side door to the Thompson Rd
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 20 July 2016