Three arrested POLICE have arrested three people after an alleged crime spree through Frankston on 17 June. Attempted carjacking, robbery, affray, and assault are among the charges laid. At around 8pm 17 June, a victim was allegedly knocked unconscious outside the Frankston Bowls Club. Later in the evening a victim in a Toyota Camry on Gould Street was targeted. A 48-year-old and her 10 year-old son were in the car. The alleged offender leant into the car and demanded the keys from the mother. The alleged carjacking attempt was unsuccessful after the victim chased the offender away. The alleged offender met up with two other people and went towards McDonalds. Police said they slapped another victim near the Yacht Club and stole money from them. Police arrested a 16-year-old Noble Park boy, an 18-year-old Morwell man, and a 19-year-old Cranbourne man. They were charged and remanded in custody.
Manslaughter charge
on 20 October 2017. A 51-year-old man died after that alleged incident. The 19-year-old Eildon man appeared at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on 21 June.
Credit card thief hunted POLICE are looking to identify a man who stole and used a credit card in Carrum Downs during the early hours of 10 June. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives believe that the credit card was stolen from a parked car on Oberon Drive, Carrum Downs, overnight between 9 June and 10 June. The stolen card was used to buy $150 worth of cigarettes at a Frankston-Dandenong Road service station just after 5am on 10 June. Investigators have released an image (below) of a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information or who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A MAN has been arrested and charged with manslaughter following the death of a 51-year-old Frankston man in 2019. A 19-year-old Eildon man was arrested and charged by homicide squad detectives on 21 June. Police had been investigating an alleged physical altercation outside a licensed premises on Goulbourn Valley Highway, just before midnight
POLICE, SES, and investigators attend the scene of a stabbing in Chelsea Heights on 18 June. Police want Frankston man Alex Manuel (inset) for questioning.
Fatal stabbing investigated A MAN has died after being stabbed in the head in Chelsea Heights during the early hours of 18 June. Police were called to the car park of the Chelsea Heights Hotel at around 3.35am. When they arrived they found 44-year-old Bonbeach man Ricky Thompson with a stab wound to his head. Mr Thompson was taken to hospital and died on 19 June. Twenty-seven-year-old Frankston man Alex Manuel has been identified by police as a “person of interest”. Police are appealing for public assistance
to help locate the man, who was captured on CCTV footage. Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper said “we’re seeking assistance from anyone who may know Alex’s whereabouts in particular his family, friends or associates.” “We know he frequents the Frankston area but believe he may have gone to ground. I’d also like to make it clear that if he’s being harboured by someone, that person risks committing a serious offence as well,” he said. “We are calling on Alex to make
contact with police himself, police are actively searching for him and it will only be a matter of time before we catch up with him.” As of 20 June no arrests had been made and the investigation into the incident was ongoing. A Victoria Police spokesperson said it is believed that the parties are known to each other. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A confidential crime report can be submitted online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
WHAT’S NEW...
Ride the ferry and have a whale of a time IF you are looking for some school holiday inspiration to keep the kids entertained, hop aboard Western Port Ferries to visit the Island Whale Festival, Phillip Island and receive 10%* off Western Port Ferry tickets. The annual festival runs from Friday 5 July to Sunday 7 July and celebrates the arrival of the humpback and southern right whales. Gather the kids and take them on a nautical adventure sailing with Western Port Ferries from Stony Point to Cowes to visit the annual event. The festival offers a a host of activities for the whole family. There are load of activities walking distance from Cowes jetty, so you can hop off the ferry and wander the idyllic township of Cowes in search of whale inspired fun. Many festival activities are free, or low cost can be found in venues along Thompson Avenue, Cowes main street and at the Cowes Cultural Centre including: Whale art cushion making: Children can create their own cushion to snuggle up during winter using calico and acrylic paint. Ages 5 to 12 years. Whale Songs and Stories - Creative Col-
laborations: Indigenous and non-Indigenous musicians will collaborate in sharing songs and stories about whales. Audience members will be invited to participate in creating collective ocean soundscapes and learning whale songs. Clay Marine Creatures Workshop: Come and get creative with the clay making workshop and make your very own whale or favourite sea creature to take home. Make the trip from Stony Point to Cowes aboard Western Port Ferries MV Naturaliste, an impressive fast catamaran, that can carry up to 95 passengers. The ferry has comfortable seating, large viewing windows along with outside deck seating on the lower and upper levels. *To get 10% off your ferry ticket use the promo code WHALES when booking online. Valid for travel in June and July. See the Whale Festival Program: www.islandwhales.com.au/ To coincide with the Whale Festival special deal, Naturaliste Tours, French Island is also offering 20% off all tours in June and July. Book online and use the code KOALAS. Visit http:// naturalistetours.com.au/
to cowes SAIL Island Whale Festival 5 - 7 July, 2019
Get 10% off with Western Port Ferries in June & July visit westernportferries.com.au/whales westernportferries.com.au or call 03 5257 4565
island hopping french island - phillip island from stony point
Sail Western Port Bay aboard a fast catamaran Hop over for lunch at Phillip Island or walking & biking at French Island Short walk from Stony Point train station westernportferries.com.au or call 03 5257 4565 Frankston Times
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