NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Urine trouble POLICE are searching for three men after a stabbing that occurred on Candlebark Crescent at 11.30pm, Saturday 1 December. A male victim was walking along Mahogany Avenue when he spotted two males urinating on a nature strip. The victim approached the two men, and a verbal altercation occurred, which then escalated. Police said the victim was then stabbed by both men with seperate weapons. The man was stabbed in the back, the buttocks, and the left bicep. He was taken to the Alfred Hospital in a stable condition. The two men fled on foot along with a third male, whose involvement is not known to police. Police said they believe the three men were dropped off on the corner in a light coloured Toyota hatchback. The first man was described as being in his early 20s, and of maori appearance. He had a stocky build, short black hair, no facial hair, and is six foot tall. The second man was described by police as in his early 20s, 5 foot 8, caucasian, with brown hair and facial hair. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
were taken to a Melbourne hospital with serious injuries. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
Burglary investigated FRANKSTON CIU is investigating a burglary that occurred in Frankston South, 1pm, 26 November. Investigators were told a property on Bembridge Avenue was broken into, and a number of items were allegedly stolen. Items taken included jewellery. Investigators have released an image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. He is of a Caucasian appearance with short brown hair and glasses. Anyone who recognises the man or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Restaurant robbery gone wrong A MAN has died after a botched robbery outside a restaurant in Baxter. Two men approached a worker leaving the Indian Mahal restaurant on the evening of Saturday, 2 December. An altercation occurred when the two men
attempted to rob the restaurant worker. The two men fled from the scene, with one falling down as he was attempting to get away. He died at the scene. The second man fled down Frankston-Flinders road. Police are investigating.
Car smash in Seaford POLICE are investigating the circumstances of a single-vehicle collision in Seaford, 1.30am, 5 December. The crash occurred on Fortescue Avenue when a vehicle, driven by a 20-year-old Seaford man, left the road and crashed into a tree. The driver and a 21-year-old male passenger were both taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 20-year-old Seaford woman and a 19-yearold Hastings woman sitting in the back seats,
Picture: Gary Sissons
Frankston Times 11 December 2018
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