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Boy assaulted, robbed A 13-YEAR-old boy has been assaulted and robbed by a group of people at the Frankston Pier. Police say that the boy was approached by a group of 10 to 15 people at around 5pm on 2 October. They say that the group consisted of both men and women aged between 15 and 25. The victim was followed along the foreshore before being assaulted. The victim’s property was stolen and the group fled the scene. Police have provided descriptions of three of the males they are looking for. They describe them as a “20 year old Caucasian, 5 foot 7 or 165cm, wearing a black cap, white shirt and a black satchel, a 15-year-old Maori, short with black hair, and a 15-year-old Caucasian with blonde hair.” Police are encouraging any witnesses to make a report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to crimestoppers.com.au and quote the incident number 200366086.
government agency, do not respond to the request and hang up, call the institution back via a publicly listed phone number, if you have lost money as a result of this type of scam, please report the matter to your local police station.” Scams can be reported at scamwatch.gov.au
Man hits police van A MAN has had his license disqualified for more than a year after crashing into a police van in Carrum Downs. Police officers were stopped at a red light on the Eastlink off ramp at Thompsons Road when a car hit them from behind, around 8.15pm 7 October. Police took the driver to the police station for an evidentiary breath test. The driver blew 0.139. The 46-year-old man’s license was taken off him for 13 months.
Rings lost POLICE are searching for the owner of a lost set of diamond and gold rings. The jewelry was found on the ground at Chelsea Railway Station. It was on the Frankstonbound platform on 24 September. Police say the rings are “obviously very sentimental items and each is engraved with a heartfelt message.” The owner can contact the Chelsea Police property officer on 8773 3200 to claim the rings.
Richard Rendell FRANKSTON NORTH EAST WARD
TWO rings found at the Chelsea railway station last month. Picture: Supplied
Watch out for scam calls TELEPHONE scams have been on the rise lately, police say. Scam victims are told that they have an outstanding tax debt, and are asked for their personal information or bank account details. A statement on the police eyewatch Facebook page read “often the number displayed on the caller identification is that of a local police station or other government agency, such as the ATO. The scammers reportedly ask for personal information or bank details, and in some examples request the victim purchases online music vouchers or similar products to pay supposed fines.” “If you receive a phone call requesting personal information or payment from a person representing themselves from a law enforcement or
Integrity Richard Rendell for Frankston North East Ward Authorised by Richard Rendell 12 Streeton Court Skye 3977
Nominations open to recognise Frankston’s finest NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2021 Frankston citizen of the year awards. The four categories at the annual awards are citizen of the year, young citizen of the year, senior citizen of the year, and community event of the year Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said “we all know those unsung heroes who are always putting others first so let’s make sure they are rewarded and thanked for their efforts.” “Whether it’s fundraising for bushfire affected communities, adapting existing services to support our community during a pandemic, creative ideas helping give a boost during lockdown or any number of ongoing projects, community groups,
community events or activities which bring our community together, we have a wealth of admirable people who deserve to be recognised,” he said. Nominations close 5pm, 30 October. Download a nomination form at frankston.vic.gov.au and email them when completed to councillors.office@frankston.vic.gov.au. Winners announced 26 January, 2021.
2020 FRANKSTON citizen of the year Peter Patterson. Picture: Supplied
Frankston Times
13 October 2020
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