Police patrol
Station Street Mall road closure explored
with Brodie Cowburn
Hit and run
Tool theft
FRANKSTON Police are investigating an alleged incident between a taxi driver and his passenger overnight on 20 January. The alleged incident occurred at 12.15am, after a row between the victim and the offender. Police said the passenger in the taxi, being driven in the Frankston area, had fled without paying the driver earlier in the evening. The driver later spotted the man and asked him for payment, which police said resulted in the offender becoming verbally abusive. Police alleged that the driver had stepped out of the taxi, and was punched in the mouth by the man. He required several stitches and suffered cuts to the mouth. Police have released CCTV images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with the investigation. If you recognise the man or have any information please contact Senior Constable Ross Williams on 9566 1555 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
KINGSTON CIU detectives are investigating a spree of attempted thefts from motor vehicles in Patterson Lakes, 23 January. Police said that a man attempted to break into three cars on Palm Beach Drive, trying to steal tools from utes and vans. Police said they believe the man was driving a large black ute while attempting to commit the thefts. The man was wearing a jacket, shorts, and white runners with black laces. He is described as being of European appearance, in his early 30s, with dark wavy hair and an unshaven face. Police have released images of the man they believe can assist with their inquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
FRANKSTON councillors have voted to confer with emergency services about the possibility of cutting off vehicle access to Station Street Mall. Councillors voted nearly unanimously to explore cutting off vehicle access, a move that Cr Colin Hampton said was important to ensure the area is “as pedestrian friendly as possible”. The Station Street Mall is home to a number of restaurants and other businesses, and vehicle access is currently allowed for the whole stretch of the mall. Under the proposed changes, a turnoff to the Bayside Shopping Centre car park near the Young Street entrance would serve as the cut off point for cars. The passed motion read that Council “authorises commencement of the statutory process to consider the road closure on Station Street Mall and of a short section of Station Street in Frankston for vehicular traffic, gives public notice of the proposed road closure, and refers the proposal to emergency service authorities for comment.” Cr Glenn Aitken said he had “concerns” about the effect the road closure would have on the emergency services, but said he was relieved that they would have the “opportunity to be heard during the consultation process.” Cr Quinn McCormack opposed the road closure, while the remaining councillors voted in favour. Cr Steve Toms was absent. Council voted unanimously in April to endorse final concept plans for an upgrade of Station Street. Proposed council works on Station Street Mall are currently budgeted at $1.27 million, with $360,000 of that being state government funding.
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