NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Man wanted over car damage A MAN is wanted by police in relation to multiple counts of property damage in Cheltenham. Police say that on 12 March this year, there were multiple vehicles damaged outside of a venue in Cheltenham. To assist with their investigation,
police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to. They say they are “seeking the identity of the pictured male in the hope that he could offer further information in relation to the incident”. Anyone who recognises the man pictured below can contact Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote the incident number 210087627. A MAN wanted in relation to vehicle damage. Picture: Supplied
Fuel me once THREE people have been arrested in connection to $130,000 worth of fraudulent fuel purchases. On 31 May, police executed warrants in Dandenong South, Springvale South, and Keysborough. They say this was the result of a nine month investigation into an alleged scam where “fuel cards were obtained in a victim’s name and used to purchase fuel at petrol stations in the southeastern suburbs.’ “The fuel was then transported to an address in Keysborough and used to fill vehicles,” a Victoria Police statement read. “The victim’s were unaware of the existence of the cards until contacted by debt collection agencies.” On 31 May police arrested and charged a 50-year-old man from Springvale South, a 33-year-old man from Dandenong South, and a 36-yearold woman from Dandenong South in relation to the alleged offending. The trio were charged with obtain property by deception and handle stolen goods, and were bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 16 July.
Blaze contained AN off-duty PSO acted quickly to help control a fire which threatened homes in Langwarrin last week. A fire started in a bin on North Road at around 2am on 1 June. From there it spread onto a fence and continued to grow. Protective services officer Christine
Burns noticed the fire as she drove home from work, and stopped to help. She worked to evacuate nearby homes before helping to contain the blaze with a hose while firefighters arrived. In the end nobody was hurt, and major property damage was avoided. PSO Burns said “having been a CFA volunteer for some time I understood the importance of acting quickly. I’m just glad no one was injured, and the damage was kept to a minimum.”
Weapon charges A MAN and woman have been charged after police in Seaford allegedly found drugs, knives and a gel blaster with a laser pointer in their car. At around 11.40am on 3 June, police on Hadley Street searched the car of a man and woman. After allegedly discovering the drugs and weapons, they then executed a search warrant at an address in Allawah Avenue. Police allege that they found and seized drugs from the property. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a 34-yearold Frankston man with drive whilst suspended, prohibited person possess imitation firearm, possess imitation firearm, and other weapons offences. He was remanded overnight to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 4 June. A 29-year-old Frankston woman was also charged with possess ecstasy, possess proceeds of crime, possess cannabis, possess GHB, and possess prescription medication. She was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 22 October.
Cinema thief caught on film A MAN is wanted for stealing alcohol from a Frankston cinema last month. Just before 6am on 22 May, the man stole four bottles of booze from the candy bar at Hoyts Cinema. Police say the man they are looking for is “Caucasian, approximately mid to late 30’s, medium build, wearing a camouflage hoodie, long pants and dark coloured shoes.” An image of a
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man police wish to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises the man can contact Detective Senior Constable Brendan Fontana at Frankston CIU on 97845535 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A MAN wanted over a theft at a cinema. Picture: Supplied