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With Liz Bell
Cars stolen after break-ins CAR owners are being reminded to keep their car keys out of sight in the house, after another prestige car theft in Mount Eliza on Monday night or early Tuesday morning, 20-21 June. A white Audi was stolen from a house in Kunyung Road after thieves got into the locked house and stole the car keys while the occupants were asleep. Police say criminals breaking into homes and swiping car keys while unwitting owners sleep is still a problem on the Mornington Peninsula. They are urging home occupants to lock their doors at night and do not keep car keys in obvious sight. According to 2020 statistics from the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council, seven in 10 cars are stolen with their own keys. In Mornington for the year 2020/2021, statistics show 23 cars were reported stolen, with 60 per cent of those taken from residences. In Frankston, including Frankston North and Frankston South 121 cars were stolen.
Skye high reading SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol Members were astounded when they conducted an evidentiary breath test on a driver on 21 June who registered 0.223. Officers were conducting preliminary breath testing on Skye Road, Frankston around 11.55am when a Mitsubishi sedan was intercepted for a random breath test. The driver, a man in his 40s from Frankston North, was breath tested at the Carrum Downs police station and registered 0.223. The driver was served with a notice of immediate suspension for 12 months and
will be summonsed to court at a later date for drink driving offences. Impairment offences are one of the main factors which contribute to the Road Toll and many serious injury collisions.
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Firearms laws SEVERAL changes to firearm storage laws are being implemented from 30 August. Changes include ensuring storage receptacles are: purpose built; made from steel at least 1.6mm thick; bolted to the structure of the premises if less than 150kg (empty); and have a sturdy lock. Find required changes at go.vic.gov.au/ X9o0WY
Preventing burglary A VICTORIAN home is burgled every 24 minutes. Neighbourhood Watch Victoria has the free tools and resources to safeguard homes. There are things home owners can do with augmented reality (such as videos and GPS overlays) to improve security in and around the home. Details about the app: howsafeismyplace. com.au/#app
Bus shelters vandalised DELIBERATE damage to bus shelters on the Mornington peninsula is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. On Tuesday morning – 21 June – a bus shelter near the corner of Main and Barkly streets Mornington was vandalised, causing hundreds of dollars damaged. It is believed police have interviewed a suspect and charges are likely to be laid. However, residents say the damage to bus shelters is ongoing and more police patrols and better CCTV cameras should be installed in known hot spots. Another bus stop, near for football ground in Mornington was also allegedly damaged last week,
as well as one in Hastings (inset) the previous week. It is not suggested the shelters were damaged by the same person. An anonymous caller to The News said the Barkly Street bus shelter had been the focus of graffiti over the past 12 months as well as some damage, all under the “watchful eye” of cameras at the intersection. A Department of Transport spokesperson said public transport shelters provided comfort and protection from weather for passengers and “it’s disappointing that the anti-social behaviour of a few people who vandalise shelters impacts on their experience”. Anyone witnessing vandalism should report it to police or call 1800 501 402.
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