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Man, 43, charged over service station robberies Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON detectives played a crucial role in apprehending a man wanted over multiple service station robberies in Mornington, Frankston, Moorabbin, Berwick and Frankston on Friday night, 17 February and early Saturday morning, 18 February. Detective Senior Constable Mitchell Hardisty, of Frankston CIU, said police believe the same man may have been responsible for previous robberies at the United service station on Tyabb Rd, Mornington, and the 7-Eleven on McMahons Rd, Frankston. It is alleged the Mornington man, 43, struck at the United service station in Mornington-Tyabb Rd, 10.15pm, Wednesday 15 February, wearing a hoodie and with his face covered. He was wearing a hi-vis vest and carrying a large knife. He allegedly shouted “Give me cash, give me cash” and used the knife to intimidate staff before running back to his car with $300. The man allegedly used the same tactics to rob the 7-Eleven outlet in McMahons Rd, Frankston, 2.05am, Thursday 16 February, and again 8.15pm, Friday 17 February, before making in off in his car which was parked in the nearby Homemakers Centre car park. Also on that Friday night the man allegedly struck at the Coles Express in
High St, Berwick, 10.32pm, and made the same demands for cash and making off with $200. Around midnight it is alleged he robbed a service station in Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, stealing a small amount of cash. At 4.40am on Saturday 18 February the attendant at the 7-Eleven in Mornington-Tyabb Rd refused to open the door when the man appeared outside and shouted the same demand for cash. At 5.45am Saturday it is believed the man stole $200 from the Coles Express on South Rd, Moorabbin, and, at 8.45am, attempted to rob the BP Langwarrin service station, CranbourneFrankston Rd, where the attendant locked himself in the backroom as the man tried unsuccessfully to open the till. An alert tradie watching outside followed the man back to his car and attempted to block him in. The man twice rammed the tradie’s car before escaping, but this allowed the tradie time to get his registration number, leading to his arrest later that day and giving police his address. The man then allegedly stole a small amount of cash from the BP service station on Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs, 9.15am, Saturday, after making the same demands and using the knife to intimidate staff. Senior Constable Cameron Fields and Constable Anthony Box, on patrol in the Mornington divisional van, 9.50am, Saturday 18 February, spot-
ted the man driving a Mazda hatch on Tanti Av after a registration alert from Frankston detectives. “We put on the lights and siren as the man did a U-turn into the Beleura Private Hospital goods delivery bay and arrested him without a struggle,” Senior Constable Fields said. After the man’s arrest, Detective Hardisty said a search of his Mornington home found a quantity of stolen items. The man was later charged with seven counts of armed robbery, two of attempted armed robbery and three traffic offences. He was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a date to be fixed. Anyone who witnessed any of the robberies is urged to call Detective Hardisty at Frankston CIU on 9784 5555, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Murder charge A RAVENHALL woman, 42, has been charged with one count of murder after a woman’s body was found in bushland at Sorrento on Friday 13 January. Acting Sergeant Melissa Seach, of police media, said the charges follow the suspicious disappearance of 45-year-old Joanne Martell, of no fixed address, who was reported missing in May.
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Search for owners MORNINGTON Peninsula detectives are appealing for help in reuniting swags of allegedly stolen booty with its rightful owners after a Hastings man was arrested last week. Detective Senior Constable Rohan Brock said the man, 36, was facing numerous charges over burglaries and break-ins at homes and building sites in Somers and surrounding areas over the past few months. He was arrested on Thursday 16 February and remanded to appear at
Frankston Magistrates’ Court next month over the theft of up to 50 items. A search of the man’s house found an array of tradie and household tools and equipment, including welders and drop saws, household items and electrical items, model boat and yachts, motor bikes, and antique collectibles, including an antique telescope. Those wanting to claim items should call Detective Brock on 5978 1300.
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Kite festival flying high THE Rosebud Kite Festival has grown from small beginnings to become one of Victoria’s largest Kite-flying events. Held on Sunday 12th March on the foreshore, this free family festival will showcase an array of colourful kite displays, ranging from elegant acrobatic kites to the show-stopping inflatable Maxi Kites with their creative designs and sophisticated air-filled construction. Faces will looking skyward as a flotilla of Whale Sharks, Crocodiles, Flying Pigs, Untamed Dragons and other fantastic creatures fly high above the bay at Rosebud. Craig Hansen from Peter Lynn Kites, makers of the world’s largest Kite, will be unveiling his latest creations as well as designs from local kite flyers Jo and Trent Baker. Both parties are just back from a guest tour of India where they represented their countries at the famous Ahmedabad Kite Festival. Against the scenic backdrop of sand, sea and sky at Rosebud, families can enjoy a program of free entertainment with live music performances on the main stage, circus skills, kids story telling, scout activities and community demonstrations.
The fabulous Frederico Boogie will be back entertaining the crowds with the help of some other curious characters; Tubby the Robot and Chippy the Pirate. Novice kite flyers can also join in the fun alongside the experts to either fly or make their own aerodynamic creations in a special kite making workshop. And adding to the list of activities will be an array of children’s rides, animal petting zoo, minigolf, heaps of tasty food options, workshops, craft stalls and more. So make the most of the long weekend, pack your picnic rug, find a spot on the grass, marvel at the beautiful kite creations and enjoy the friendly vibe of a much-loved Peninsula event. 2017 Rosebud Kite Festival When: Sunday 12th March: The Main Event (kite flying, stalls, carnival, live entertainment) 11am-5pm. *Also, Saturday 11th March: Meet the Kite Makers (no other activities) 10am-1pm. Where: Foreshore at Jetty Rd., Rosebud. Website: www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au