NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Alleged thief runs into off duty officer
Painters not framed: CCTV images have been released of two men vandalising a train.
Police hunt Picasso copycat A VANDAL who spray painted a train while donning a blue beret, striped shirt, and white overcoat is on the run from police. Transit safety division investigators believe that two men jumped a fence next to a railway line while a train was stopped between Mordialloc and Aspendale stations between 4pm and 5pm, 11 September. The men graffitied the train, causing around $7500 worth of damage, and fled on foot. Alongside the man in the beret was a man in
a high-vis orange shirt. He was wearing a wide brim hat, similar to the one donned by Vincent Van Gogh in some of his self portraits. The wannabe artists have eluded police for six months, who have now put out a public appeal for information. CCTV images have been released of the two men police would like to speak to. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
A 17-YEAR-old girl has been charged with burglary, theft, obtain property by deception, and possess drug of dependence after allegedly stealing $40,000 worth of property from a Clarinda house. After allegedly stealing watches, handbags, foreign currency, credit cards, and jewellery, detectives obtained CCTV footage of the alleged offender using the stolen credit card. The footage was circulated among police officers and a sergeant from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit recognised the alleged thief. While off duty a few days prior to the alleged crimes, the officer was asked by a girl on the train if she could use his phone to contact a friend. The officer obliged and days later, recognised the alleged thief as the girl who he had lent his phone to. Police established the identity of the girl and issued a search warrant. They attended a Chelsea property and recovered a majority of the allegedly stolen property the next day. The girl is expected at appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Man on meth caught at the wheel
A POLICE operation on Cranbourne-Frankston Road, 30 May, saw one motorist caught driving with meth in their system. State Highway patrol members were conducting a number plate recognition operation and intercepted a 41-year-old Mt Eliza man who was driving with a disqualified license. The man was given a roadside drug test and tested positive for methylamphetamine. He had lost his license due to a previous drug driving offence.
The man had his vehicle impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1042.00. He will receive a summons to attend court at a later date. Highway Patrol Sergeant Matthew Nott said “we make no apologies for taking people’s cars when they make the conscious decision to drive when they don’t have a licence. This is not a game, and people need to learn no licence means no driving, it’s as simple as that.” “Please drive, ride and walk safely, especially in poor weather conditions,” he said.
Mystery liquid deemed safe POLICE, CFA, and ambulance services attended a property at Heritage Drive, Skye, on 26 May after the discovery of a jerry can with an unknown substance in it. The jerry can was located and authorities were called at around 11.30 am. A 70 metre zone was cordoned off and neighbours were evacuated as a precaution. The liquid was eventually deemed safe and removed without incident.
For Sale
For Sale
Prime Investment
Outstanding Land Holding
1 & 2 / 8 Rutherford Road, Seaford
525 Ballarto Road, Skye
RCZ2 Zoning
Securely leased with a combined rental of $70,067pa + GST - tenants pay Ogs
Site Area: 8.2 HA*
Impressive building size of 815m2*
4 bedroom home 2 x cross overs 2 x machinery sheds Potential uses (S.T.C.A) commercial storage, rural store, cool store, winery, garden supplies, market etc.
Prominent site along one of Carrum Downs major roads which will be further enhanced by the completion of Rutherford and Lathams Roads duplication.
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Josh Monks 0409 335 179 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 3201 5 June 2019
9775 1535 nicholscrowder.com.au
4 x 1300sqm* sheds
*approx.
Renato Daniele 0414 733 500 Josh Monks 0409 335 179 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 3201