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Southern Peninsula News
4 December 2019
DETECTIVES have rounded up a group of men which allegedly stole five cars and items from other cars in a series of raids in Mt Eliza and Mt Martha, 11-16 November. Detective Senior Constable Andrew Hodgson, of Somerville CIU, said the males aged 16-21 came from Frankston, Langwarrin and Cranbourne. They were charged with theft of and theft from cars. Two faced Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week and were remanded to reappear at a later date. Two will appear at a children’s court and two at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
Speed count A ROSEBUD man caught driving at an alleged 111kph, pictured, in a 60 zone near the base of Arthurs Seat had his car impounded and will be summonsed to appear in court for driving at a dangerous speed. The 23-year-old, apprehended at 7.30pm, Sunday 24 November, faces a 12-month driving ban.
Somerville Highway Patrol officers also detected a P2 probationary licence holder doing an alleged 141kph on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at McCrae on the same day. The 21-year-old man, of Yarraville, told police he was “on a car cruise and was trying to catch up with mates” about 7pm. He was issued a $620 fine and will lose his licence for six months.
Schoolies’ watch POLICE will be out in force in “significantly increased numbers” this week keeping an eye on schoolies. Learning from the mayhem of previous years, their operations will focus on “preventing and addressing unsociable behaviour”. “Have a good time, but look after yourselves, be mindful of noise and act in a mature and respectful manner towards residents and traders,” police said.
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