Southern Peninsula News 1 December 2020

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Southern Peninsula

Police patrol

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Spitting images: A man and a woman wanted for spitting at police and then attempting to run them down with a utility.

Spit first response

THE man police believe may be able to assist with their inquiries into an attack on a security guard at Safety Beach.

Attacker sought A MAN who allegedly head-butted a security guard at Safety Beach last month is being sought by police. The man reportedly approached the guard and verbally abused him before pushing and head-butting him outside a marina on Marine Drive, 10.15pm, Thursday 15 October. The victim, a 19-year-old Lyndhurst man, suffered minor injuries. His attacker is described as 185cm tall, messy brown hair, aged 30-40, wearing a green jacket, black track pants, black pull-on boots and carrying a fishing rod. Anyone who recognises the man or who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or file a report at crimestoppersvic. com.au

A WOMAN shoplifter allegedly spat at a security guard at a supermarket at the Gateway Shopping Centre, Langwarrin, 6.30pm, Thursday 5 November. Police said the guard had challenged the woman over a number of allegedly stolen items when she spat at him. Her male colleague then threatened to run the guard down in a silver Toyota Hilux. The pair sped off “narrowly missing pedestrians and vehicles in the carpark”. Anyone recognising the pair( pictured above, is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000, or report them at crimestoppersvic.com.au quoting incident 200408246.

Monkey rider grounded A MONKEY bike rider hooning around Tonkin Avenue, Safety Beach last week had his bike impounded with a release fee of $1250. Rosebud police say support from the community with information led them to the culprit who is expected to be charged with unlicensed riding,

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riding an unregistered vehicle and failing to wear a helmet. He will appear before a children’s court at a later date. Police describe the bikes as dangerous and their use as putting people at risk. Local intelligence and co-operation from the community is essential to apprehending riders, they say. Anyone seeing a rider is urged to call 000 or contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or visit bddy. me/2V1Karq with information about who owns these bikes and where they are coming from. All matters concerning Crime Stoppers remain confidential.


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