Police patrol
With Liz Bell
Police call for help POLICE are appealing for public assistance in relation to a series of crimes around Mt Eliza between 19 and 20 February. Detectives from the Mornington Peninsula crime investigation said a number of burglaries, thefts and an assault around Koornalla Crescent, Barton Drive, Walkers Road and Kunyung Road occurred over that weekend. Between 10pm on Saturday 19 February and 2am Sunday 20 February police say a group of youths embarked on a “crime spree of offending” where they stole vehicles, took items from vehicles, attempted to gain entry to various residences in the Mount Eliza area, and assaulted a youth. Investigators believed the same offenders, believed to be teenagers, also gate crashed a beach party at Mount Eliza the same night. Anyone who has any information or footage of suspicious behaviour in the area that night, or have not reported any incidents, should phone Mornington police on 5970 4900 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A confidential report can also be submitted online at https://bddy. me/3v0CR6D
Learning the hard way A LEARNER driver and accompanying supervising driver tested positive for illicit drugs after being stopped in Hastings by Somerville Highway Patrol on 19 February. The learner driver was fined for drug driving and the accompanying driver will be charged on summons to appear at court at a later date. Police have issued a warning to drivers to remember that illicit drugs stay in the system well beyond the use date and accompanying drivers are subject to the same licence and drug and alcohol testing as the learner.
Police car rammed A 33-YEAR-OLD Rosebud man who allegedly rammed a police car at Capel Sound on Tuesday 22 February was arrested and taken to hospital for observation.
Police allege officers were attempting to intercept a purple Toyota Landcruiser being driven erratically on Point Nepean Road about 10.55pm. Police say the driver of the Toyota failed to navigate a left turn onto Johnson Street and crashed into a tree. He then continued travelling along Johnson Street, where police attempted to pull the car over. It is alleged the Toyota stopped before being being reversed into the police vehicle, damaging both cars. No police involved were uninjured. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist police with their inquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
A 51-YEAR-OLD Rye man who allegedly had a loaded gun in a vehicle that was tracked to High Street, Frankston on 17 February has been charged with firearms and driving offences. Officers patrolling Frankston-Flinders Road about 9.30pm spotted a speeding car, which was then followed by the air wing to an address in High Street, Frankston. Police allege the male driver and female passenger dumped the car and ran. After a brief chase on foot officers arrested the pair nearby, and a search of the vehicle allegedly revealed a loaded handgun in a bag on the back seat. The woman was released pending further enquires and the man was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 1 July.
Ring found ROSEBUD police are seeking the owner of a ring that was found in Port Phillip near The Cutting at Portsea on 2 January. The ring has a number of joined circular bands and a series of different coloured stones set into the bands. Anyone who has lost a ring like the one described should phone the Rosebud police property officer during business hours on 5986 0444 and quote #202201-S-0091.
We are proposing changes to our planning scheme to protect township character and respond to climate change impacts from sea level rise around Western Port.
The changes affect land in Hastings, Tyabb, Bittern, Crib Point, Balnarring and Balnarring Beach, Flinders, Red Hill and Red Hill South, Somers, Merricks and Merricks Beach, Point Leo and Shoreham. For more information or to provide feedback, visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/c271-c282 Hard copy forms are available at our customer service centres.
In person information sessions (RSVP essential) Hastings Community Hall Thurs 10 March, 5.30 – 7.30pm 3 High Street, Hastings Balnarring Community Hall Wed 16 March, 12.30 – 2.30pm 3041 Frankston-Flinders Road RW Stone Pavilion (Somers) Thurs 17 March, 2 – 4pm 68 Camp Hill Road Main Ridge Community Hall Wed 23 March, 5.30 – 7.30pm 441 Main Creek Road Shoreham Community Hall Thurs 24 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm 67 Byrnes Road Online sessions • Wed 9 March, 5.30 – 7.30pm • Wed 30 March, 2.30 – 4.30pm • Wed 6 April, 10am – 12pm
Community consultation is currently open and closes 22 April 2022. To provide a COVID-safe environment, bookings are essential for in person sessions. RSVP: mornpen.vic.gov.au/c271-c282
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Southern Peninsula News
2 March 2022
HASTINGS police have caught nine illegal mini bike riders and seized their bikes in and around Hastings and Crib Point. Acting Sergeant Andrew Ross said the community response to a police request for assistance had been “very welcome”, as it was “local information” that often helped solve crimes. Sergeant Ross said illegal mini bikes which were not registered or had not passed safety tests were a danger to pedestrians, other road users and their riders. Having a mini bike impounded can be expensive, with owners given 28 days to collect them from the wreckers before they are crushed. Collecting them within the 28 days still comes with fees set by the wreckers, including towing costs. Victoria Police is continuing to target illegal mini bike riders during Operation Crush, which was launched on Sunday.
Loaded gun in car
Have your say Planning Scheme Amendments C271morn and C282morn aim to: • ensure new developments in coastal areas respond to erosion and inundation hazards from predicted sea level rise • new development in commercial and industrial areas respect the height, scale and design of existing buildings.
Mini bikes owners must pay to avoid the crush
Training for volunteers CRIB Point Fire Brigade is recruiting for new members. New volunteers will be taught a range of skills and will learn from older fire fighters and people with years of experience on the job. For more information call 5983 8288.