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Three arrested, charged at Hastings THREE men arrested in Hastings last week are allegedly linked to a series of crimes in Hastings and Tyabb over the past month. The men, in the mid-20s, are accused of causing affray at the Kings Creek Hotel in Frankston-Flinders Road; stealing a delivery rider’s moped when he dropped off a pizza at a Hastings house; taking tools and supplies from a Tyabb plumbing outlet and stealing items and causing damage at Hastings Junior Football Club. Detective Tony Henry, of Somerville CIU, said CCTV footage showed one of the alleged robbers wearing a Power Rangers outfit when $20,000 in tools and supplies were stolen from JKJ Plumbing in Tyabb, Tuesday 16 August. He said the costume, as well as the pizza delivery rider’s bike, a range of plumbing tools and screw drivers and jemmy bars, and football equipment, were found at a Hastings house where the men were arrested last week. Other items are still missing. Hastings Junior Football Club secretary Carol Buckley said a firstaid kit, footballs and a ball pump had been taken, and that intruders had caused extensive damage when trying to rip out the club’s airconditioner and an outside awning, Wednesday 28 July. Three men have been charged with multiple counts of burglary, handling stolen property and breaching bail conditions and remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a late date. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 33 000.
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POLICE are searching for men, above, who allegedly stole alcohol from the Thirsty Camel Bottle Shop on Nepean Highway, Mornington, Sunday 8 August. The men exited the shop without making any attempt to pay for a slab of Vodka Cruisers, slab of UDL cans and a bottle of Vodka with an all-up value of $220, at 8.25pm. The men are all believed to be in their late teens or early 20s. One was wearing a GANT brand grey hoodie and NAUTICA Competition brand shorts. Anyone with information or who recognises them is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000, submit a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au or call Senior Constable Daniel Avion at Mornington police station 5970 4900.
A WHITE Ford utility being driven erratically on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway caused a Mazda ute to crash into the safety rail, become airborne and roll along the safety rail, Thursday 19 August. The 27-year-old Carrum Downs man driving the Ford was forced to pull over due to damage to his car. He then allegedly attempted to flee but was restrained by a passer-by until police arrived at 4.30pm. He was taken to the police station where he blew 0.224 per cent. He is expected to be charged with a number of driving offences. The 24-year-old Capel Sound man driving the Mazda was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Witnesses or anyone who has dash cam footage can contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a report via crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Southern Peninsula News
25 August 2021