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driver. Detective Acting Sergeant Gavin Hiku, of Frankston CIU, said the pair was “not believed to be involved in the initial burglary and theft but are considered witnesses”. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Hiku, 9784 5552.
A TEENAGE girl waiting for her mother to pay for petrol at a Seaford service station was traumatised when a man allegedly jumped in and attempted to hijack their car, Thursday 4 January. Detective Senior Constable Marty O’Brien, of Frankston CIU, said the 16-year-old briefly struggled with the Frankston North man, 23, when he attempted to start their Ford Cougar car about 10.20pm. The quick-thinking teen managed to grab the keys and run inside the Nepean Highway service station shop where her mother called police. The man was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 17 January charged with attempted carjacking.
Selfie clue
PROTECTIVE service officers who found a camera at Frankston railway station on New Year’s Day have a clue as to its owner: a selfie. The expensive-looking camera was left on a bench on Young St, near the corner of Wells St. Police are keen to reunite it with its owner and ask the owner, or anyone who knows him, to call Frankston police, 9784 5555.
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HELPFUL bystanders helped detain a man after a botched alleged armed robbery and scuffle outside a Seaford bank’s ATM, 5.10pm, Tuesday 9 January. Prior to the incident a 69-year-old man withdrew money and walked back to his car in the car park, off Hartnett Drive. Behind him in the ATM queue, the alleged thief, 30, of Endeavour Hills, attempted to withdraw money from the machine but discovered there was none left in his account. He then allegedly took a jack from his car and accosted the older man, demanding he hand over his money. When the Seaford man refused, the accused allegedly began pummelling the car with the jack, causing extensive damage to the roof and door panels and smashing the driver’s side window. The victim forced his way out and struggled with the man, taking him to the ground, when bystanders intervened and held him until police arrived. The man appeared at the Melbourne County Court on Wednesday 10 January charged with attempted armed robbery, criminal damage, assault, and committing an indictable offence while on bail. He was further remanded to a date to be fixed.
A FRANKSTON South man has been charged with drug trafficking after a 21-year-old Langwarrin woman overdosed and died at a party in Carrum Downs on New Year’s Day. Detective Senior Constable Alex MetaxasBelt, of Frankston CIU, said the 19-year-old was arrested and charged with trafficking ecstasy. A quantity of the drug was allegedly found at his home. The man was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Wednesday 24 January.
Detectives seek answers FRANKSTON detectives are investigating a residential burglary and theft from a car in Seaford on Christmas Eve. They would like to talk to a man wearing a hi-vis top who may have used stolen credit cards to buy goods at a nearby service station. After the thefts, he was driven away in a purple Ford Falcon. Detectives would also like to talk to a teenager who was a passenger in the car, as well as the
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RESIDENTS are urged to be vigilant after water meters were stolen from houses in the Frankston and Seaford areas. Detective Sergeant Natalie Dollard, of Frankston CIU, said 10 meters had been stolen in the past month – probably for their scrap metal value. Three meters were stolen from properties in the Ballam Park area on Thursday and Friday, 4 and 5 January. “The thefts cause a lot of trouble for the homeowners and they are expensive to replace,” she said. New meters can cost up to $300. “We urge residents to be vigilant and, if they see anyone suspicious hanging around, to call police.” The number is 9784 5555.
Thieves steal from tradies’ utes TRADIES’ tools are a target for thieves in the Carrum Downs/Skye area. Nail guns, saws, drills and other valuable power tools were stolen in a spate of thefts over the Saturday to Monday, 6-8 Janury. Detective Acting Sergeant Gavin Hiku, of Frankston CIU, said ute canopies were being forced open and side windows smashed by the thieves, who then sell the items on social media trading sites. Areas recently raided are bordered by Ballarto, Hall, Potts and McCormicks roads and Greenwood Drive. “Tradies should be vigilant and ensure that they lock valuables securely and record their names or licence numbers on them,” Detective Hiku said. “They should leave nothing of value in their utes.”
Appeal for witnesses THE FAMILY of a 16-year-old who died in an incident at the Frankston City Motorcycle Track are asking any witnesses to the death of Sebastian D’Imperio to contact police. The teenager died after an accident last month at the Seaford track at about 1pm on Saturday 16 December. The family is urging anyone who was at the motorcycle track at the time to call Sue Russell at Somerville Police Station on 5970 7800. The Times apologises for an error in last week’s article (“Death at motorcycle park”, 8/1/18) that reported it was understood the fatal incident involved one motorbike. This has yet to be determined and the fatality will be subject to a Coroner’s report.
Classics from Germany
CHAMBER Philharmonia Cologne will perform Classics from Germany, 8pm, Tuesday 23 January, at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Frankston. The diverse program will range from Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to J.S. Bach, Peter Tchaikovsky and Niccolo Paganini. Book at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston, or call 1300 322 842.
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