Lewd act on Bayside bus

■ Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a man performed a lewd act on a bus in Hampton

Police were told a man travelling on a bus engaged in sexual activity directed at a 16-yearold girl about 3.50pm on Tuesday, April 3.

It is believed the 848 service was travelling between Hampton station and Bluff and Highett Rds.

Police believe the man then got off the bus at the Centre Dandenong Rd and Dingley Village Shopping Centre stop.

Investigators have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.

He is described as being of solid build and having brown short hair and brown eyes.

The man was last seen wearing a cream and grey jacket with dark buttons, cream knee length shorts and was carrying a black backpack.

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● ● ● ● Glen Huntly traders deserve support, says Glen Eira Council.

✔The removal of level crossings in Glen Eira at Neerim Rd and Glenhuntly Rd in Glen Huntly has brought significant impact on local businesses, The Council says it is encouragingthe community to continue to shop local and support traders during this challenging time. To support traders, the Council says it is:

■ offering special trader parking permits

■ waiving the footpath trading fee for the year

■ running workshops for the businesses with a retail consultant to identify and enhancement opportunities and techniques for storefronts

■ meeting weekly with the trader’s association.

“We look forward to the completion of construction when the businesses can enjoy the full benefits of the lowered rail, including improved foot traffic and parking,” a Council representative said.