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Frankston Times
11 April 2023
Police patrol
With Brodie Cowburn
Five arrested after stolen car crashes in Frankston
Two men arrested after evading police TWO men have been arrested after evading police in Melbourne’s south early on the morning of Thursday 6 April. Police observed an alleged stolen white Mercedes wagon speeding on the Frankston Dandenong Road in Frankston North just after midnight. With the assistance from Air Wing, police followed the car to Carrum Downs where stop sticks were deployed. The vehicle was driven to Adib Court in Frankston North where two men were arrested about 12.45am. The driver, a 20-year-old Carrun Downs man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving while being pursued by police, careless driving, handling stolen goods, driving while suspended, committing an indictable offence while on bail. He was remanded in custody to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court later that day. A 17-year-old Frankston North teen has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving while being pursued by police, careless driving, handling stolen goods, unlicensed driving and committing an indictable offence while on bail. He was remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court later that day. The vehicle was allegedly stolen from aggravated burglary in Brighton on 4 April.
Alleged theft from store in Mornington POLICE are appealing for public assistance following a theft in Mornington last month. It is understood a man entered a store on Nepean Highway with two empty shopping bags about 5.30pm on 8 March. Police were told the man placed multiple computer items into the bag, believed to be worth around $1400, before walking out of the store without paying. He is described medium build with short brown hair and distinct dark tattoos on his arms and hands. Investigators have released images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
FIVE teenagers have been arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed outside a Frankston shopping centre on Wednesday afternoon (5 April). Police received information that a stolen vehicle had been sighted at the shopping centre on CranbourneFrankston Road about 4.50pm. Officers attended the centre and were directed by members of the public who had seen the vehicle heading west on Frankston-Dandenong Road. The officers saw a trail of smoke and dark rubber marks on the road, leading to a Mercedes that had been flipped onto its roof. The Mercedes had been stolen from the Balwyn North area on 1 April. Witnesses reporting seeing a group of youths running from the crash scene towards Deane Street. With the assistance of the Dog Squad, five youths were arrested nearby a short time later. A 14-year-old Ararat boy and 15-year-old Hallam boy have subsequently been charged with aggravated burglary and theft of motor vehicle. They will face a childrens court at a later date. A 12-year-old Dandenong boy and 14-year-old Highett boy have been released and are expected to be charge on summons while a 15-year-old Dandenong boy remains in hospital under police guard.