Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn and Stephen Taylor
Theft charges A MAN has been charged over three car thefts in Seaford last week. Police were told that three cars had been stolen from a business at around 5am on 16 June. The first car was found abandoned in Carrum Downs. The second was later located in Roden Court in Dandenong. Members of the public spotted the third car later in the day. Police say that a “citizen’s arrest” was performed while they arrived. A 30-year-old Chadstone man was charged with three counts of theft of motor vehicle, committing an indictable offence while on bail, and drug possession. A female driver fled and is still at large. The charged man was remanded to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court 25 June. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Driver sought
POLICE are searching for the driver of a car which collided with a motorcycle on Humphries Road, Frankston South, about 7pm, Saturday 12 June. The rider suffered serious leg injuries in the incident which occurred between Blake Court and Cummins Lane. The car is likely to have damage to the rear driver’s side. Anyone who saw the crash, has dash-cam footage or information which could assist in identifying the driver should contact Leading Senior Constable Jon Shields, Somerville Highway Patrol 59781300, or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Drivers nabbed
one life lost on our roads is still too many.”
POLICE detected nearly 5000 traffic offences over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. More police patrolled roads over the weekend as part of Operation Regal. A statement from Victoria Police read that 4780 traffic offences and 431 criminal offences occurred. Nearly 2000 drivers were caught speeding, and 170 motorists were detected with alcohol in their system. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Road Policing Libby Murphy said “whether speed, distraction, disobeying road rules, not wearing a seatbelt, fatigue or impairment from alcohol or drugs is at play, road trauma can be avoided. We cannot be complacent when driving. Everyone must take responsibility for their actions on our roads” “As restrictions continue to ease across Victoria, we will see more motorists returning to our roads. We are urging you to please slow down, consider other road users and don’t take unnecessary and irresponsible risks. We want everyone to return home safely. Police will continue to be highly visible and enforcing on Victorian roads over the coming weeks as restrictions ease and the July Victorian school holiday period commences. “Sadly, we have seen one life lost over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend – a 56-year-old male passenger who died as a result of a fatal collision with a vehicle attempting to overtake in Moorooduc. While this is the lowest number of fatalities seen over a Queen’s Birthday weekend since 2017,
Fatal crash A MAN is dead after a car crash in Clyde North. At around 12.30pm on 16 June, emergency services attended the intersection of Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Thompsons Road. They had been told that a white Toyota Camry had driven off the road into a ditch. A 58-year-old man died at the scene of the crash. Police are investigating the incident, and are hoping to speak to anyone who saw the car prior to it crashing. Anyone with dash cam footage or information can contact Crime Stoppers.
Charges over Moorooduc collision A MORNINGTON woman has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after a collision at Moorooduc last week. A 56-year-old Tyabb man died when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Stumpy Gully and Mornington-Tyabb roads, 5.55am, Friday 11 June. An 18-year-old man, also of Tyabb, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The pair were in a utility which collided with a Mazda SUV being driven by the 20-year-old, who was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident. She has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 23 June.
Wanted over exposure A MAN is wanted by police after he exposed his buttocks to two young girls on a Frankston line train. Police say that the man approached the two girls on the train at around 6.50pm on 20 March. He allegedly exposed his buttocks and made inappropriate comments towards the girls. The man boarded the train at Caulfield, and departed at Bentleigh Station at around 7pm. Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released an image of a
man they wish to speak to about the incident (above). Police describe him as “Caucasian, approximately 35-yearsold, about 180cm tall with a shaved head, medium build and a tattoo on his right arm. He was wearing light blue jeans, a grey t-shirt, white runners and had a blue suitcase.” Anyone who recognises the man can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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