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Police patrol Punch followed by exposure
A MAN who allegedly punched a child in the face and then verbally abused a passerby who objected later returned and exposed himself to the woman, 11am, Thursday 17 November. The woman told Kingston detectives she heard the man and the child yelling at each other in Melrose St, Mordialloc, and walked out to investigate. She said she saw the man punch the child in the face, prompting her to slap the bonnet of the car to gain his attention. He responded with a verbal tirade. The woman called police but the man had gone by the time they arrived. Later, the woman said she saw the man outside her house, gesticulating and yelling he knew where she lived. While the woman was in the street using her phone to record the man’s comments, he allegedly exposed himself, and then turned and pulled down his shorts to “moon” her. The man is Caucasian, in his 30s with short dark hair and was wearing orange shorts and a black T-shirt. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Girl attacked at beach
A GIRL was allegedly attacked by a group of men of Sudanese appearance at Chelsea beach after an argument between two groups. The girl was among five people - three females and two males allegedly drinking spirits at the end of The Avenue at about 8.55pm, Thursday 17 November. Police are unsure of what was said but a short time later a fight erupted when a group of Sudanese men ran at the group, punching one of the females in the nose and right shoulder, and hitting another woman in the back. Neighbours watched the fight from balconies. Police were told up to 40 young people involved in the fracas ran off in different directions when police arrived. The actual offenders are unknown and no charges have been laid. One of the women was taken to The Alfred hospital for assessment of her injuries.
Men flee after break-in
NEIGHBOURS went out to investigate when they heard a window being smashed at a vacant house in Bonbeach and saw a man wearing a balaclava sitting in what they assumed was a getaway car in the driveway. The driver of the car – a 2010 model Mazda 3 or 6 – tooted the horn, possibly to alert an accomplice, whom the neighbours saw standing by a smashed upstairs living room window of the Cirrus St house, 2.55am, Sunday 20 November. The driver backed out of the driveway and accelerated towards the neighbours who were standing on the nature strip, forcing them to jump clear. He then fled the scene, leaving his accomplice behind. The offender took off his balaclava when a neighbour tried to grab hold of him and fled north along Cirrus St, leaving the balaclava behind. One witness chased the offender but could not catch him. The men are described as Caucasian, both wearing black balaclavas and puffer jackets. The runner is described as mid-20s with a brown crew cut, facial stubble, 170cm, solid build, wearing black pants, shoes and gloves. Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 with any information.
Shoplifters make a break for it A COUPLE who attempted to shoplift items valued at more than $800 from Coles at Southland shopping centre scuffled with security staff before fleeing. Staff said the man and woman picked up a basket and collected a range of items from the store’s health products aisle, 10.40pm, Wednesday 16 November. The manager and a female staff member confronted the couple as they made their way to the exit. The man allegedly pushed the female staffer while attempting to make a run for the door, and the woman pulled her hair and
attempted to grab her by the shirt. The female staffer defended herself by raising her arms. The man then pushed the woman against the wall, dropped the basket and the pair ran from the store. Staff locked the doors and called police, who will examine CCTV footage. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Unwelcome guest
GUESTS attending an 18th birthday party at Parkdale Yacht Club were shocked to see a man in the car park masturbating, 7.30pm, Friday 18 November. A woman, 25, told Mordialloc police the man had been sitting in a car abusing guests and raising his middle finger to them as they walked to the clubhouse. The woman said she walked to the car to tell the driver about the party and to warn him there would be more people attending. Looking inside she saw the man masturbating. As she walked away to call police the man drove off. The car’s registration number was given to police and the Sexual Crimes Squad is investigating. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Servo’s cigs stolen
ABOUT $3000 in cigarettes was stolen during a pre-dawn raid on a United service station in Braeside last week. Two men used bolt cutters to smash their way in through glass doors at the Lower Dandenong Rd servo, 4.30am, Thursday 17 November. One went behind the counter and passed packets of cigarettes and loose tobacco to his accomplice and they walked out with bottles of water. One of the men was wearing a dark blue hooded jacket and the other a puffer jacket. Both wore gloves. Police are examining CCTV footage. Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Phone fraud
A BONBEACH woman who left her phone on the train later found its banking function had been used repeatedly in city convenience stores, after 8pm, Saturday 19 November. The woman, 18, told Mordialloc train station staff she mislaid the phone on the trip from Aspendale. They alerted their colleagues at Flinders St, but it could not be found. The woman “pinged” the phone, which contained her ANZ bank card, and determined its position as being in the Melbourne CBD. When she rang it a boy “aged 14-15” answered, saying she should call back later to arrange collection. He then switched the phone off. Police said the phone’s tap-and-go function was used five times: for purchases of around $40 before she cancelled the card, and three attempts afterwards for amounts totalling $150. Police are examining CCTV footage from the stores involved.
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Theft and deception
POLICE are searching for a man who allegedly skimmed gift cards at several supermarkets and stores in Parkdale from 3 August-10 October. The man copied details from one gift card onto another and then stole goods to the value of about $8000 by redeeming the cards at selfserve registers. Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist in their inquiries. He is Caucasian, 175-180cm, mediumto-solid build and short, shaved brown hair. He frequently wears black puffer vests and Everlast tracksuit pants. Report information confidentially online at crimestoppersvic.com.au or call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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