NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
DAMAGE sustained to a Carrum Downs roof after an explosive incident and (inset) people police wish to speak to help identify the responsible parties. Pics: Supplied
Explosive investigation POLICE are investigating an explosive device that crashed through a Carrum Downs home in August. Police believe that an explosive device was ignited at around 5pm, 28 August, on Hillview Drive. They believe the device propelled into the sky and came crashing down into a home 150 metres away. The impact into the roof caused extensive damage to the home. Two occupants of the home were inside at the time, but were not hurt. Detectives from the Arson and Ex-
plosives Squad released CCTV images last week to help with their investigation. They released images “which depict two people [who police hope] will assist in identifying the pair who they believe will be able to assist with the investigation.” The image shows a man and a woman, both of caucasian appearance. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Seaford assault
Game over
Boatie blows over
TWO offenders are on the run after allegedly assaulting a man in his own home at Seaford, Sunday 13 October. Police say that two men assaulted a 59-year-old man at his home with a metal bar, giving the victim lacerations to his head, leg, arm, and hands. The victim also sustained a broken finger, and was taken to the Alfred Hospital by ambulance for surgery. The victim’s injuries were non lifethreatening. Police believe that the incident may have occurred as a result of an incident earlier in the night, in which the victim was involved in a scuffle with one of the offenders at the Seaford Hotel. The two offenders broke into the victim’s home at around 9.05pm through the front door. The victim’s wife witnessed the assault. The two offenders are still outstanding. Police say they are caucasian men in their late 40s. They made no demands for property from the victim. Any information to Crime Stoppers.
POLICE are searching for woman who is alleged to have stolen a video game remote on 6 September. The woman is alleged to have stolen the remote from a Frankston store on the Nepean Highway. She allegedly put the remote under her jacket and left the store without making any attempt to pay for it. A CCTV image of a woman police wish to speak to in relation to the matter has been released. Information to Crime Stoppers.
A MAN in a vessel anchored off Carrum has allegedly returned a positive breath test. Water police checked the vessel and tested the man at around 10.35am, 12 October. The 21-yearold Bonbeach man was required to undergo an evidentiary test, and allegedly returned a result of 0.141 The man was given a penalty infringement notice for $702 for operating or be master of a vessel whilst blood alcohol limit is above 0.14
A WOMAN police wish to speak to in relation to the theft of a video game remote. Picture: Supplied
Golf club burglary A BURGLARY at a Frankston golf club is being investigated by police. It is alleged that a man entered a restricted area of the club on Frankston-Dandenong Road and stole property that belonged to a staff member. The alleged incident occurred at around 12.50pm on 11 September. Information to Crime Stoppers.
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Frankston Times
22 October 2019