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A THIEF found a credit card lost at Mentone on Friday 2 February and used it to buy items at businesses in Mentone, Cheltenham, Highett, Windsor and the Melbourne CBD. Police have released images of a man, right, they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries. He is described as about 40 years old, 183cm tall with a medium-to-solid build, wearing a dark hoodie, dark runners with bright blue laces and blue jeans and carrying a backpack. Anyone with information or who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au online.
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Bad hair day
OFFENDERS smashed the front window of a Mentone hairdresser and stole cash and hair products, 2am, Monday 19 February. The alarm was activated at the Como Parade business and security was on the scene within minutes. Neighbours said they saw a red Mazda hatch driving north along Como Parade and turning right into Balcombe Road. Police attempted to intercept the car but it became too dangerous, they said. They are looking for a man wearing a dark-coloured hoodie or beanie and gloves and another man who was waiting outside the salon.
Bike stolen
A CALIFORNIAN Cruiser bike valued at $1000 was stolen from outside a house in Nepean Highway, Carrum, overnight Tuesday 13 February. The owner said the bike was padlocked.
Business robbed
A SILBERSCHNITT glass cutter was stolen from a shelf at a Mordialloc business, 2-4pm, Thursday 1 February. Also stolen from the Wells Road business was glass artwork, including a 20cm x 40cm handmade glass dome, with images of a boy on its side. The items are valued at $2280. Detectives are awaiting CCTV footage to help identify the offender.
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Tradies’ tools taken
THIEVES broke into a tradie’s tool box in a Mitsubishi Triton utility parked in Mascot Avenue, Bonbeach, and stole items valued at $2050, overnight Thursday 15 February. Taken were a Stihl chainsaw, Stihl combination powerhead, Aeg reciprocal saw with 18-volt battery and Aeg tradie’s radio and battery. In another robbery, tools valued at $950 were stolen from a work site in Montrose Avenue, Edithvale, overnight Tuesday 14 February. Thieves removed steel fencing and cut a padlock with bolt cutters to steal a Makita circular saw and Paslode nail gun. Later, loose change, wallet and a Makita drill valued at $100 were stolen from a Mazda BT50 utility parked at an Edithvale house, overnight Sunday 18 February. Detectives said the ute was unlocked in the driveway of the Berry Avenue property. Around the same time, thieves entered the back door of a Mercedes Sprinter van parked outside a property in Church Street, Carrum, and stole an $800 Paslode fixing gun, overnight Sunday 18 February. Detective Sergeant Shane Cashman, of Kingston CIU, urged tradies to ensure their vehicles were locked and valuables removed from sight – especially overnight.
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SATURDAY 3 + SUNDAY 4 MARCH peteR scullin resErve The much-loved Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival is back featuring delicious food, fine wine and star performers. A massive lineup of musicians headlined by Electric Fields and The Black Sorrows are set to draw the crowds. The festival features non-stop music across three stages, roving performers, gourmet food and wine stalls, rides, children’s activities and more!
CCTV footage shows the Caucasian teens entering through a window at the Barkly Street school and walking around carrying skateboards. One was wearing a t-shirt with the letters PSADNA, blue jeans, white runners and black cap. The other, with a mullet haircut, was wearing a black t-shirt and grey track pants.
Bike taken
A BLACK and silver Giant mountain bike valued at $200 was stolen from a property in Manikato Avenue, Mordialloc, 10-13 February. The owner said the bike was in a locked, gated area.
Body found in bay
POLICE are seeking help to identify a deceased man found at Olivers Hill last week. A passer-by found the body partially submerged in water near the Olivers Hill boat ramp just after 6.30am on Wednesday 14 February. Police are preparing a report for the coroner; however the death is not being treated as suspicious. He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late 50’s, with a medium build, black wavy hair which is greying, and a moustache. The man was wearing a fluorescent orange high visibility top, dark coloured pants and black leather slip on shoes. A computer generated image, below, has been released in the hope that he may be able to be identified. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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COMUNITY GRANTS
Applications are now open for Kingston Council’s 2017/18 Community Grants Program with thousands of dollars on offer to help boost our vital local community groups. Eligible groups to invited to apply for funding to assist them build a stronger, healthier and socially connected Kingston. You can apply for an Annual Grant (up to $10,000), Arts Grants and Children’s Week grants. Applications close Monday 2 April. READ MORE kingston.vic.gov.au/communitygrants
DETOX YOUR HOME
Kingston residents can ‘Detox your Home’ thanks to a safe, free and easy-to-use service. Sustainability Victoria and the City of Kingston have joined forces to offer a free household chemical collection program in Braeside 8am-4pm on Saturday 3 March. Unwanted household chemicals including pesticides, detergents and weed killers are accepted. Registration is required. BOOK ONLINE sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome
COMMUNITY INFO SESSION COME ALONG! 10AM-1PM SAT 17 MAR DINGLEY VILLAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
ONLINE SERVICES
Dingley Village’s Neighbourhood Centre will be transformed thanks to a $3.25million upgrade. Proposed stage one works include: % library & Harold Box Hall refurbishment % new outdoor space % new kiosk / kitchen and reception areas % connecting foyer and external deck area We know our community is busy and looking for simple, easy ways to deal with Council at a time that suits them. Did you know that dozens of payment, enrolment and administration tasks are now available online? At the click of a button you can do everything from reporting a pothole to registering your pet to making payments online. READ MORE kingston.vic.gov.au
Cache stockpiled THIEVES stockpiled 30-40 catalytic converters that they probably planned to steal from a Mordialloc car wreckers before their haul was discovered and returned to its owner, 5-19 February. Detective Sergeant Shane Cashman, of Kingston CIU, said the items valued at $3500 were discovered hidden under tarpaulins in a neighbouring property.
School break-in
TWO young offenders stole two iPads from Mordialloc Beach Primary School, 6.20am, Monday 12 February. Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 21 February 2018
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