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Defib stolen A MAN stole a potentially life-saving defibrillator from a Frankston business last month. The man took the device from the wall of a business on Wells Street on 17 July. He left with the device in a car. Police say the man who stole the device is “Caucasian, approximately 30 years old, with short hair and an unshaven face.” An image of a man (above) police wish to speak to about the incident has been released. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote incident number 220231211.
A FRANKSTON teenager was arrested last week in relation to an alleged car theft. Police allege that two Range Rovers were stolen in an aggravated burglary in Glen Iris on 15 August. Police found one of the Range Rovers in Toorak at 3am the next morning and arrested the two occupants inside the car. The two occupants were a 15-yearold boy from Frankston and a 16-year-old boy from Noble Park. Police interviewed the teenagers on 16 August in relation to the theft. One more Range Rover, a red 2015 Evoque, is still outstanding. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Firearm found in car A MAN is in custody after police allegedly found a loaded firearm and drugs in his car in Carrum Downs. Police searched the car in a hotel car park on Hall Road at around 4pm on 10 August. After searching the car they charged a 38 year-old man from Keilor Downs with two counts of prohibited possession of a firearm, possessing ammunition without a license, and possessing a prohibited weapon without an exemption. He was also charged with one count of possessing a controlled weapon without lawful excuse, possessing a dangerous article without lawful ex-
cuse, possessing methylamphetamine, possessing methylamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possessing MDMA, dealing property suspected of being proceeds of crime, and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail. The man was remanded by police. He will appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 14 September
Dirt bike injury POLICE are investigating a dirt bike crash which left a person with serious injuries in Seaford this month. The incident occurred on Old Wells Road in Seaford, around 7.20pm on 10 August. In a statement police said that one of the dirt bikes was described as white and blue, and another was described as green. Police have asked anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage of dirt bikes being driven in the Frankston North, Carrum Downs, or Seaford areas to contact Somerville Highway Patrol on 5978 1300.
CALLING FOR ‘TORCH BEARERS’ FOR THE LEGACY CENTENARY TORCH RELAY 2023 PRESENTED BY DEFENCE HEALTH In 1923, Legacy made a promise to help veterans’ families carry on with their lives after the loss or injury of their loved one. It was a simple promise that Legacy keeps today; providing the same stability, guidance and assistance that a partner would normally provide to his or her family. In 2023, Legacy will be celebrating their centenary with “The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023” presented by Defence Health marking 100 years of service to those who have sacrificed.
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Beginning in Pozieres (France) on ANZAC Day in 2023, the Centenary Torch will travel around the world via the city of London and then home to Australia, landing in Perth in May 2023. The Torch will then continue its journey via all 43 Legacy Clubs throughout Australia, finishing in Melbourne in October 2023. In September 2023, the Torch will pass through the area covered by the Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club (embracing the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston ‘Local Government’ areas) on its way to Tasmania before returning for the big ‘finale’ at the Melbourne Legacy Club. To become part of history, you can apply today to be a Centenary Torch Bearer. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Have OR have had a connection to Legacy. • Have OR have had a connection to the Defence Community. If members of our Mornington Peninsula and Frankston communities meet the eligibility criteria and would like to join your local Legacy Club on this historic event by carrying the undying flame, fill in the application via the following internet link: www.legacytorchrelay.com.au/torch-bearer/ Alternatively, if you know someone who could carry the flame, you can nominate them via the following internet link: www.legacytorchrelay.com.au/torch-bearer-nominations/
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