NEWS DESK Police patrol Out with a bang MYSTERY surrounds the origins of a hand grenade left on a nature strip as part of a hard rubbish collection in Cheltenham, Saturday 24 September. The grenade was picked up by a fossicker and police were alerted by a resident who knew it had been thrown out and quickly managed to track down the fossicker who was unaware it was in a box in the back of his car. They placed it on the nature strip in Kimpton St and waited for the Army disposal squad to take it to Victoria Barracks for detonation. Police said the grenade appeared old and rusted.
Street punch
A MAN was punched in the face in a Mordialloc street causing him to fall backwards, hitting his head on the road and knocking him unconscious, late Friday night, 23 September. The man, 20, was with two mates on Centreway Rd near a hotel when he was abused by a passer-by who swung a punch but missed. The offender then assumed a fighting stance, dancing around and throwing punches, one of which connected with the victim’s face, splitting his lip. The victim fell backwards and was knocked out for 10 seconds, while his attacker ran off. Police later interviewed a woman suspected of being a friend of the attacker. They are also examining CCTV footage of the incident.
Sunglasses stolen
THIEVES stole 165 pairs of sunglasses valued at $30,000 from Sunglasses Hut, Direct Factory Outlets, Wednesday night, 21 September.
Police believe the robbery may be linked to another at Justsport on the same day as well as a previous robbery at the store. The sunglasses were in a room containing stock for other businesses within the complex protected by roller doors. Security staff earlier had concerns about a ladder placed up against a secure storage locker used by the business. Staff opened the locker and found stock strewn around inside. It was not until later that they discovered the stock had been stolen.
Van robbed
CASH was stolen from a takeaway food van in Nepean Highway, Chelsea, overnight Tuesday 20 September. Chelsea police said a jemmy bar was used to force open the door of the kebab caravan.
Racist attack
AN intoxicated man verbally abused an ATM user in Nepean Highway, Chelsea, Saturday night. The victim said he was standing behind the man at the machine when he turned around and said: “You f…king Asian people.” The victim began arguing with the man who then grabbed him by the throat and punched him in the chest. The victim tried to photograph the man who then punched him again in the chest, causing him to fall to the ground. A woman with the attacker said: “Quickly leave, the police will be here soon.” They then ran off and the victim reported the incident to PSOs at Chelsea station. The offender is described as Caucasian, 30-40 years old, 180 centimetres, thin build, short brown hair, wearing a t-shirt. Police will contact the bank to obtain customer transaction details at the time and obtain CCTV footage.
Snakes spring into action THE weather’s warming up and snakes are waking up. Just as warmer, sunny days send a signal that it’s fine for outdoor recreation the same applies for snakes, who see it as time to “get some sun, look for food and a mate”, according to scientist Nick Clemann. Senior scientist from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)’s Arthur Rylah Institute Mr Clemann said people were likely to see snakes when “walking dogs, cycling, bush walking, enjoying parks and gardening”. “Snakes are more common in areas around the urban fringe or in rural areas, but they do turn up surprisingly close to cities and towns, especially around watercourses and in parkland,” he said. Snakes frequently found near the coast are tigers and lowland copperheads while in the drier areas the most common snakes were eastern browns and red-bellied blacks. “All four species are dangerously venomous, but it is
rare for them to bite people,” Mr Clemann said. “Being aware that snakes may be around and being informed about how to react to them are the most important aspects of managing snakes.” Mr Clemann’s advice to anyone seeing a snake was to “keep calm and try to move yourself, anyone with you and your pets away from the snake”. He said snakes were protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 and should not be harmed, killed or captured. “Bites can occur when people try to kill snakes,” he said. “Clean up around the house and cut lawns regularly – snakes are attracted to shelter such as piles of rocks and timber, sheets of metal, or building materials.” He recommended that first aid kits include compression bandages and if someone is bitten, call 000 immediately. For more information call DELWP on 136 186 or call a licensed snake catcher. Keith Platt
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