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FRANKSTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives are asking for public assistance to help solve an alleged car theft. Police have been told that an unknown man and woman stole a car from a car park on Olsen Street, between 3pm and 4pm 14 November. The stolen silver Toyota Echo hatch has yet to be found. The car was bearing the license plate number SLH 248. An image of two people (below) police wish to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises them can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
POLICE are looking for a woman who stole credit cards from a car and used them to make purchases from a bottle shop, 29 October. The offender broke into a car in the Frankston CBD and stole the victim’s cards. An image of a woman (below) police want to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises her is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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Frankston Times
17 December 2019
Credit card theft THE theft of a credit card in Parkdale is being investigated by police. Kingston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been told that a credit card was stolen from a car parked on Birdwood Avenue, Parkdale early on 20 November. The stolen card was later used at service stations and convenience stores in Chelsea Heights and Braeside later that morning. Police have released images (below) of a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries. He is described as between 20 and 25 years old, with a large black spacer earring in his left ear. Anyone who recognises this man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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and approached a man filling up water bottles using her front tap. The man was asked to leave the property, and an argument broke out. It is alleged that the man struck Ms Vestic in the face, poured water on her, and pushed her to the ground. The alleged offender was caught by police walking along Separation Street, Mornington and arrested. He was remanded to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court.
Struck in face A MAN is set to face court after allegedly striking a woman in the face. It is alleged that on 13 November, Lynn Vestic returned from shopping