Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Car theft outside court FRANKSTON Police are investigating a brazen car theft that occurred near the police station and Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 19 March. Detectives were told that the owner of the car had dropped their keys on the ground on Fletcher Road at around 10am. It is alleged that a man picked the keys up and used them to steal a 2002 blue Holden commodore. The car had the license plate number 1ML3LU. The man who is alleged to have picked up the keys is of a caucasian appearance, around 180 centimetres tall with a solid build and dark hair. Police have released a CCTV image of a man who they “believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
Fake tradie cops jail sentence A MAN posing as a tradie who scammed a Frankston woman out of nearly $30,000 has been slapped with a $200 dollar fine and a 14 day jail sentence. James Joseph O’Connor was sentenced on 20 March, and was ordered to pay $23,000 in restitution. Frankston Police said he is an Irish national and is expected to be deported. Fake flyer: A flyer used as part of a fake tradie scam.
allegedly committed two burglaries. Police said the first burglary took place at 7.30am on Merrigum Crescent, when a home was broken into. Police said the offender fled empty handed. The second alleged burglary occurred shortly afterwards on Clarinda Road. It is alleged that the homeowner confronted the man and received a stab wound. The stabbing victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The alleged offender was charged with aggravated burglary, intentionally cause injury, assault with a weapon and contravene a conduct condition of bail. He appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 March and has been remanded to reappear on 19 March
Seaford stealing spree
Stabbing charge A MAN has been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged stabbing in Clarinda, Wednesday 13 March. Kingston Crime Investigation unit detectives swooped on the 21-yearold Frankston man after he had
A 28-YEAR-old woman has been arrested and charged over three alleged burglaries across Seaford and Frankston. The woman is alleged to have stolen jewellery, a bike, and a television in the time period between 4 March and 18 March. The woman, of no fixed address, was charged with three counts of burglary, four counts of theft, and committing offence while on bail. She was remanded in custody and appeared at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 20 March. Police said that not all of the stolen items were recovered.
Frankston Times
26 March 2019
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