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Keep cars locked MOST cars broken into are left unlocked by their owners, police say. Victoria Police has reported that 84 per cent of cars broken into in the Kingston, Glen Eira, and Bayside council areas in the last few weeks have been left unlocked. A statement on the police eyewatch Facebook page encouraged people to make sure their car doors are locked. “Many people still mistakenly believe that if they leave their cars unlocked, they will be spared from damage to their car,” it read. “The truth is, unlocked cars are the ones mainly targeted by thieves who want to keep noise to a minimum and steal your belongings without being caught. Locked cars are rarely targeted (too much time and noise), unless there are valuables visible inside. “So the message is clear. Always lock your cars and remove all visible valuables from inside them. Don’t forget to lock all doors of your home, garage and shed too.”
Thefts investigated POLICE have released photos of two people they want to talk through in relation to numerous thefts. Police say the two people could help them in their investigation into thefts across the Kingston and Mornington Peninsula areas.
Anyone who recognises the people in the photo (above) has been asked by police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote the incident number 220014447.
On 18 January, police executed a search warrant at a Frankston home. They subsequently charged an 18-yearold Frankston man with aggravated carjacking, armed robbery, violent disorder, intentionally cause injury, theft of a motor car, and assault. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on 10 May. Two other people have also been arrested in relation to the alleged assault, an 18-year-old Hampton Park man and a 16-year-old boy from Cranbourne East. Victoria Police Detective Senior Sergeant David Cox said “the repercussions for victims of serious violent assaults will often go well beyond
physical injuries, as we know mental scars can be equally as damaging.” “Victoria Police will not stand for such thuggish attacks on members of our community. We will use every resource available to gather intelligence and bring offenders before the courts and hold them to account, helping victims find some closure,” he said. “We will continue to work around the clock to put a stop to violent offending and hold people to account for their actions.” The allegedly stolen car has not yet been found. It has the license plate number ADG 013. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Assault charges laid A FRANKSTON man has been arrested in relation to an alleged group assault in Cranbourne earlier this month. Police allege that a man parked on Stawell Street was approached and attacked by a group of around 20 people at around 1.40am on 7 January. The group allegedly assaulted the 21-yearold victim then left in a stolen 2012 Mercedes sedan.
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