NEWS DESK Police patrol
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Taxi driver attacked AN attempted armed robbery and stabbing of a taxi driver in Carrum Downs is under investigation. Police are looking into the incident, which took place at around 2pm, Friday 21 June. Police believe that a taxi collected a man from Greens Road, South Dandenong, at around 1.40pm, and arrived at a house on Balmain Drive, Carrum Downs at around 2pm. It is then believed that the offender presented a knife and demanded that the victim hand over cash. The taxi driver was stabbed numerous times in his arm after a short scuffle. The 38-year-old victim from Eumerring was taken to hospital
and has since been released. Frankston Embona taskforce detectives have released images of a man they wish to speak to. The alleged offender was last seen running towards Shearwater Drive shortly after the incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au POLICE have released images of a man they are looking for after the stabbing of a taxi driver.
Search for car thieves TWO women are on the run after thefts in Frankston in June. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives believe that a handbag was stolen from the change rooms of a Cranbourne Road pool at around 9.50am, 16 June. CCTV captured the two women leaving the centre in a silver Honda sedan, driven by an accomplice. The offender used a key from the stolen handbag to break into a light blue 2012 Volkswagen sedan, registration number ZDD 273. The Volkswagen was stolen, and police have not yet located it. The Honda, also believed to be stolen, was found in Melton on 18 June. Frankston CIU Detectives have released images of two women who they believe “may be able to assist
with their enquiries.” Police have also released an image of a vehicle similar to the outstanding stolen Volkswagen.
On run: Police are looking for two women in relation to a car theft. The stolen Volkswagen is also still outstanding. Pictures: Supplied
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Frankston Times
2 July 2019