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POLICE are patrolling late night entertainment areas across the Mornington Peninsula as part of Operation Asbo. Mornington’s senior sergeant Paul Edwards said a visible police presence at some of the hot spots for anti-social behaviour, including Main Street, Mornington, South Beach, Mount Martha and The Esplanade, was helping to keep late night revellers under control. Edwards said patrols have been assisted by officers from the Frontline Tactical Unit targeting certain areas around licensed venues between 7pm and 3am. “Since the start of May, when we started this operation, things have been pretty quiet in the areas we normally expect to see some anti-social behaviour,” he said. Mornington Peninsula Local Area Commander, Inspector Terry Rowlands, said police were preparing for an influx of visitors to peninsula over the Queen's Birthday long weekend. “Everyone heading out for a meal or a drink will see a bolstered presence in the area as part of Operation Asbo, targeting liquor licensing and patron behaviour,” he said. “Local police will be supported by specialist police including the dog squad and highway patrol, making sure everyone gets home safely.” This time last year, police responded to five criminal incidents at licensed venues in these
areas across the long weekend, including three assaults. “By all means have a drink and a good time with your friends but if you're thinking of heading out to cause trouble, don't bother. You will be arrested, you will be placed before the courts and you will face serious repercussions for your actions,” Rowlands said.
Youths sought POLICE are investigating damage to a mobile CCTV trailer which occurred around 8pm on 19 May at West Park Reserve, Hastings. Investigators would like to speak to a group of youths (below) seen in the area at the time. Anyone with information should contact the Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit on 5978 1400. Quote incident number 220093432.
Police appeal POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate Cindy Bowles (below left). The 48-year-old is wanted on warrants for drug and burglary offences. Bowles is Caucasian about 160cms tall with thin and long brown hair. She is known to frequent the Capel Sound, Clayton, Cheltenham, Wangaratta and Benalla.
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Southern Peninsula News
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