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Donated food stolen at school TWO people are wanted for breaking into John Paul College in Frankston last month. Police believe that between 2am and 4am on 7 April, two men broke into the school by cutting into the fence. They arrived on bicycles. The men allegedly forced their way into the school’s community food trailer. They stole an Esky and some donated food. Police have released CCTV images (pictured left) and descriptions of the two offenders. They describe the first man as “caucasian, approximately 20 - 30 years old with reddish hair and a tattoo on right hand” and the second man as “wearing black hoodie with text on the rear”. Anyone with information can contact Frankston CIU on 9784 5127 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Breaking in A MAN has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a Frankston home armed with a firearm. At around 10.40pm on 1 April, offenders allegedly forced their way into a Nursery Avenue home. Police say that they were “armed with firearms and other weapons and made demands for property”. Last week on 19 May, police made one arrest in relation to the incident. A 21-year-old Cranbourne East man was arrested and charged with ag-
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gravated home invasion with firearm, theft of motor vehicle, possession of drugs, and assaults. The arrest came after a search warrant was executed at a Cranbourne East home. The alleged offender appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates court.
Son charged with mother’s murder A MAN has been charged with murder after the death of his mother in Chelsea. At around 10.30am on Saturday, 15 May, police conducted a welfare check at a home on Drinan Road in Chelsea. When they arrived they discovered the body of 78-year-old Judy Bednar inside the house. Police issued a statement saying that the death of the Chelsea resident is “suspicious”, and that an investigation had begun. On the morning of 17 May police arrested Ms Bednar’s son, Thomas Bednar. They brought in the 53-yearold Chelsea man near his home to interview him. Later that day, police charged Mr Bednar with one count of murder. The accused man was scheduled to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on the evening of 17 May. Police are still seeking more details to help with their investigation. They have asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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