NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Footage of fire
School spark
CCTV FOOTAGE has been released by police in the hopes it will help them with their investigation into a shooting and car fire in Frankston last year. The alleged incident took place of 31 May 2018, when a “number of shots” were fired into a house on Warrain Street shortly before 5am. Police said nobody was injured, although two adults and a baby were inside. Police believe the property has ties to the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, and that the shooting was targeted. Police said one shot struck a neighbouring property where a family were sleeping. No injuries were recorded there. 10 minutes after the alleged shooting, police were called to a car fire on Carramar Drive, Frankston. Police believe the Mitsubishi Lancer blaze to be suspicious and the incidents to be linked. Victoria Police spokesperson Natalie Webster said the CCTV images released show two men exiting a vehicle before one “discharges a number of shots from what appears to be a high powered firearm.” Detectives also believe the vehicle shown in the footage was previously sighted in the Melton area. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
A FIRE at Overport Park Road School is believed to have caused “thousands” of dollars worth of damage. The fire broke out at 3.10am, 11 February. Police believe it was deliberately lit. The fire caused damage to a classroom. Anyone who witnessed any activity around the school is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
Footage: CCTV has been released by police who are investigating an alleged shooting in May last year.
Altercation gets physical Parked car allegedly struck A MAN has been arrested after striking a parked car in Carrum Downs, 9 February. Police said the 53-year-old Clyde North Man had his vehicle impounded for a month at a cost of $1280 and had his license suspended after being spotted driving in an “erratic” manner on Baxter Tooradin Road at around 9.40pm. Police approached the vehicle and said there was significant damage to the front of the van. Police said he had struck the car in Carrum Downs roughly an hour earlier. He returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.267, and was charged on summons.
Olivers Hill attack investigated POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery at the base of Oliver’s Hill just after 5am on 7 February. Police said a 25 year old man was walking when we was approached by a man with a knife. The man demanded the victim’s wallet, however the victim was not carrying it on him at the time. Police said the victim was slashed on the arm and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The victim could not describe the man’s appearance, so police are looking for witnesses who were around the area at the time. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
FRANKSTON CIU detectives are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Frankston North, 5pm, 3 February. The alleged incident occurred on Coolgardie Road, when a verbal altercation escalated. One of the men involved in the verbal altercation approached a vehicle, in which a 25 year old not involved in the verbal altercations was sitting. The offender allegedly punched the driver in the upper arm. The punch caused a laceration, with police believing the offender was holding an item when the punch was thrown. The victims was taken to hospital with minor injuries, The alleged perpetrator is a caucasian man in his late 20s to early 30s. He is of a solid build and was wearing a black singlet. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Alleged burglar before court A 49-YEAR-old Frankston woman has been charged with aggravated burglary after allegedly breaking into a number of residences. The charge comes after she allegedly broke into a property while the owner was asleep. Police allege she committed a series of thefts in the Frankston area, and charged her with aggravated burglary person present, three counts of theft, and two counts of burglary. She was arrested 12 February at her place of residence. She will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 20 February.
Camp fire at Overport park POLICE are investigating a fire at Overport Road Park which they believe to have been deliberately lit. The fire was allegedly lit at 5pm, 10 February. Police said they believed three teenagers were seen in close vicinity camping. The fire was extinguished by two witnesses, an adult and a child. CFA and Police attended. Police said the fire caused no damage to property. Police are appealing for witnesses who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area.
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Frankston Times
19 February 2019
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