NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Burglars wanted TWO aggravated burglaries took place at an apartment complex in Frankston last week. At around 9.30pm on 15 July, a man and two women kicked open a front door of a Nepean Highway apartment. The man was armed with a knife.
The offenders demanded a woman’s property, stole personal items, then left. The occupant was not physically injured. Later that night, police believe the same trio broke into another apartment. The occupant awoke and chased the offenders away.
Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward to help arrest the offenders. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Teens charged SEVEN people have been charged with an alleged aggravated burglary in Berwick, 11 July. The teenagers from Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, and Clyde North were hit with charges including theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated home invasion, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, and theft of motor car, and driving offences including reckless conduct endangering life. Police allege that a group of people broke into a McNair Court house by kicking the door in at around 2am. They allegedly stabbed a male occupant of the house, who later had to be taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The alleged offenders stole a white BMX X5, and drove it through Berwick and Derrimut. Four males and three females allegedly fled from the vehicle after police stopped them in their tracks with stop sticks. The three girls were charged with theft of motor vehicle, while the males faced more serious charges.
Fish and chips assault POLICE are appealing for public assistance to solve a vicious assault in Frankston North from last December. At around 8.14pm, 14 December 2020, a victim became involved in a verbal altercation with unknown men outside Seagull’s Fish and Chips on Excelsior Drive in Frankston North. The victim was then physically assaulted. One man punched the victim in the head, then another kicked him in the head while he was on the ground. The offenders fled the scene, then the victim left after getting up. The victim sustained serious facial injuries. Police believe two or three males were involved in the attack. More than six months on from the assault, the investigation continues. Police are asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Any information can be provided to Constable Sage at Carrum Downs Police Station on 8770 4100.
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Frankston Times
20 July 2021