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Group assault POLICE are looking for five men believed to have been involved in an assault on Seaford Beach, 20 December 2019. Police say the group of five assaulted one victim after a verbal argument. The victims suffered a broken jaw as a result of the attack. Three women were also present at the time of the assault. Police have released images (below) of a party of people and a car in the hope of finding out more information. Anyone who recognises the people or the car is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00 or make a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
for assessment. Professional Standards Command have been notified of the incident, which is police protocol when a firearm is discharged.
Cannabis bust OVER 400 cannabis plants have been found and seized from a Carrum Downs property, police say. Police officers executed a search warrant at a Leah Grove property around 5.30am, 12 February. They allegedly found 180kg of drugs. Police have not yet made any arrests. Nobody was inside the premises during the police search. Detective Sergeant Flyn Loughlin said “a seizure of this size will hopefully make a significant impact and reduce the amount of illicit drugs reaching the community. Cannabis can have devastating effects on drug users, their lives and their families lives.” “We will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and shut down these types of operations throughout Victoria,” he said. The investigation is ongoing. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Put keys away Police fire shot POLICE have shot at a man who allegedly rushed at them with a machete last week. Police arrived at Ashleigh Avenue, Frankston and found a man they say was armed at around 9pm on 9 February. The man allegedly rushed towards police, and an officer fired their gun. A police statement said that the bullet did not hit the man. The alleged offender was sprayed and arrested by police, who were uninjured. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital
FOUR cars were stolen last week when owners left the keys inside their vehicles. In the early hours of 6 February, offenders broke into a used car lot in Seaford and stole keys from an unlocked car. They used the keys to steal a 1996 Toyota Hilux. Overnight 9 February in Frankston, a 2019 Skoda was stolen after the offender found the spare keys inside the boot of the car. Work tools were also inside the vehicle when it was taken. The same night in Frankston, an offender broke into one of the victim’s cars, and found the keys for their other car inside. They stole the Hyundai i30 using the key.
KERRISDALE RAILWAY Thu 19th Mar $80pp incl: BBQ Lunch On 10 February overnight in Langwarrin, two Volkswagen Golfs were targeted by an unknown offender. The victim had left the keys to one of the cars lying on the centre console of the other. The offender smashed the window, stole the keys, then stole the car. All cars are still outstanding as of 11 February. Frankston Police Senior Constable Nathaniel Seymour said that people who leave their keys in plain sight are “making themselves easy targets”. “If offenders can’t see something they want, they likely won’t cause any damage. Lock your cars and keep things out of view,” he said.
Assistance line helps VICTORIA Police say they are “pleased” with the number of Frankston residents who have used the new police assistance line for nonurgent matters. The line and website for non-urgent matters was launched on 1 July last year. Victoria Police says that between the launch and 30 September, 37 per cent of burglary and break and enter reports in Frankston were made through the service. 24 per cent of local property damage reports were made through the non-urgent service, as well as 35 per cent of theft reports. Victoria Police inspector Steve Towers said “Victoria Police is pleased with the uptake of the police assistance line and online reporting in the Frankston area.” “These new services have reduced the amount of time local police spend taking reports on non-urgent crimes, giving them more time to be out in the community doing proactive work,” he said. “Across Victoria, we have seen the community continue to utilise these convenient services with over 500,000 calls received at the police assistance line.” Reach the police assistance line on 131 444 or online at police.vic.gov.au/palolr.
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