Police patrol Raids reveal crop houses POLICE raids on properties in Patterson Lakes and Carrum Downs last week allegedly found more than 120 cannabis plants and elaborate hydroponic set ups – and even a specially insulated roof to prevent heat being detected by police helicopters. The raids carried out at 7.30am, Tuesday 21 February, were part of police operation called Rebuker 16. A Colac Ct property was allegedly found to house about 90 cannabis plants and two fully functional hydro units with lamps in two rear bedrooms. At the rear was a garage also set up as a hydro unit allegedly holding 10 more fully grown cannabis plants. A large backpack containing a garbage bag full of cannabis buds and a ziplock bag were also found, police said. A man, 43, and woman, 29, were arrested and taken back to Chelsea police station for interview. A second raid on the same day was carried out at a property in Myna Ct, Carrum Downs,. Here, police will allege they found a “sophisticated” cannabis crop room in the garage containing 31 large cannabis plants. They will allege the accused had built a special room inside the garage with insulation between its two roofs to prevent heat being detected by police helicopters flying overhead. An electrical bypass system had also been installed, preventing the power company identifying the user of large amounts of electricity. The 43-year-old man was charged with cultivating, trafficking and possessing a drug of dependence at the two properties. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in May. A Bonbeach woman, 29, will be charged on summons with outstanding warrants.
Weapon at court A YOUTH found to be carrying a prohibited weapon when attending Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court was arrested and later cautioned, 9.35am, Wednesday 22 February. The 16-year-old, of Elsternwick, was entering the court when a security scanner alarm sounded. Court security staff searched the boy and found a “credit-card-type” concealed knife in his wallet. Possessing a concealed weapon under the court security act is an indictable offence. The youth was cautioned and released with a notice to his parents.
Service centre raid BURGLARS stole more than $25,000 in cash and vehicle parts, as well as a bicycle, phones, computer equipment – and even a $4000 Johnny Walker whisky collection – from a Mordialloc service centre, overnight Monday 27 February. They smashed a glass door to the front office to enter the Lower Dandenong Rd building, 2.30am, where they ransacked offices and tried to start an Audi sedan parked in front of the workshop. Unable to move it they took the keys to a Toyota Corolla and drove off. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Machete, hammer robbery TWO men, one armed with a machete and the other a claw hammer, menaced staff at Clarinda Cellars, Clayton South, before running off with cash, 10.45pm, Sunday 26 February. A customer, of Parkdale, was also menaced by the man with the machete and ordered to stay away from the counter. The man with the claw hammer raised it threateningly before the pair ran off down Melaleuca St with an unknown amount of cash. Staff waited outside for police to arrive. The men are described as Caucasian, wearing a black balaclava, black hoodie and brandishing a machete; the other African in appearance, wearing a grey hoodie and brandishing a claw hammer. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Club entry sub-par POSSIBLY 100 members’ golf bags were rifled by thieves who broke into the Kingswood Golf Club, overnight, Tuesday 21 February. Two thieves are seen on CCTV breaking through two external doors into the buggy room and ladies’ locker rooms where they forced several locker doors but left many untouched. Club officials said they would not know what was taken from bags or lockers until members checked their belongings. The thieves wearing black balaclavas and gloves spent more than an hour on the club’s Centre Dandenong Rd premises after the alarm sounding at 3.10am was ignored as a false alarm.
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It’s time for the 2017 Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival – on this weekend from Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 March. Kingston’s premier event brings together a range of local food and beverage offers and talented artists for two days’ of family fun, with performances from The Delta Riggs, Richard Clapton and more! Don’t forget – MordiFest is a family-friendly, no dogs and no BYO alcohol event. Check out the online program now at the link below and tag your photos with #mordifest on the day.
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Animal enthusiasts, pet owners and their four-legged friends are invited to Kingston’s annual Pet Expo on Saturday 25 March. The much loved free event will run from 10am–3pm at Corrigan Oval and the Harold Box Community Centre at Marcus Road, Dingley. There will be free registration of new dogs in Kingston, with the first 50 microchips free on the day. A delicious sausage sizzle, ice cream and other stalls will be on site for any hungry humans! READ MORE kingston.vic.gov.au
Bungled ATM raid A MAN who attempted to steal money from an ATM in Cheltenham earlier this month is being sought by police. The man parked his burgundy 2004 Grand Vitara XL7 wagon with no plates in front of a Bernard St supermarket about 3.30am. He jemmied open the front door and then used an angle grinder to break into the ATM, which was inside the front door. The man fled empty-handed when police arrived. He is described as in his 40s wearing shorts, a yellow fluoro top and a camouflage pattern floppy hat. Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to interview. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic. com.au
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is the wonderful story of a family out for walk and on the lookout for a growling bear. The show captures the mischievous quality of the popular children’s book, and has everything required for family fun: a gently adventurous narrative, recognisable characters, singable songs and participation! Bear Hunt is showing Friday 9 June at 10.30am and 1pm, Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. Tickets on sale now! READ MORE kingstonarts.com.au
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Swerve cops a serve A CARELESS motorist who allegedly failed to give way when turning, forcing two motorbikes to swerve to avoid him and causing one rider to fall under his bike, was later allegedly assaulted by the rider’s companion, 10am, Wednesday 22 February. The motorist, 57, was driving along Old Dandenong Rd, Heatherton, when he failed to give way while turning right into Kingston Rd and caused the bikes to swerve to avoid him. One bike clipped the rear of his car, causing the rider to fall with the bike landing on top of him. The enraged rider of the other bike, of Oakleigh South, chased the motorist and allegedly hit him in the head causing a graze to his right eye. The pair were separated while waiting for police to arrive. The motorist, of Malvern East, later received an infringement notice for failing to give way and the motorcyclist will be charged
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