NEWS DESK
Look out for missing persons POLICE are seeking public assistance to locate several missing people who are known to frequent the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas. Rosebud woman Rachel Tarquinio, 45, who was last seen at her house on Point Nepean Road, Rosebud about 5pm, 30 December. Police say there is concern for her welfare due to a medical condition. She is 165cm tall with a medium build and brown hair, and is known to frequent the Rosebud area. Police believe she may attempt to travel to Bondi, New South Wales. Anyone with information about Rachel should call Frankston police station on 9784 5555.
ways travelled with her dog named Biscuit, who was left behind. Detectives believe Joanne disappeared in suspicious circumstances and would particularly like to speak to a caller who provided information to Crime Stoppers. She is described as caucasian, 165cm with red hair, fair complexion and a piercing under her bottom lip.
Geordie Baker
Mornington man Geordie Baker, 31, also disappeared last month, and was reported missing to police on Wednesday 14 December. He is described as about 182cm tall, with a thin build and short brown hair, and is known to frequent the Mornington Peninsula, Dandenong and Geelong areas. Anyone with information should contact Mornington police station on 5970 4900.
Rachel Tarquinio
Homicide Squad detectives are appealing for public assistance following the disappearance of 45-year-old woman Joanne Martell. Police say Ms Martell lived a “transient� lifestyle on the Mornington Peninsula area and is believed to have recently lived in the Rosebud and Dromana area. Her family became concerned when she failed to attend family birthdays and reported her missing in May last year, but it is believed she may have been missing for a longer period. Police have been told it was not unusual for her to be out of contact for periods of time and she al-
Joanne Martell
Surf no barrier for disabled at Pt Leo THE Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula will be holding its first event for 2017 at Point Leo on Saturday (14 January). As with past events the organisers expect hundreds of volunteers will be on hand to help more than 100 people with disabilities enjoy a day at the beach and in the surf. A new hoist-sling will be trialled to make it easier and more comfortable when transferring surfers from their wheelchairs. The DSAMP has also worked over the past year with Mornington Peninsula Shire and Mt Martha Lifesaving Club to provide matting at Mt Martha beach which allows wheelchair access to the sand as well as providing a widetyred wheelchair for use from the club. The next major project is to build a viewing platform and wheelchair access to the beach at Point Leo. The branch has also been working with a committee in South Gippsland to hold surfing for disabled days at Inverloch, with a trial scheduled for Saturday 11 February. A second event will be held at Point Leo on Saturday 4 March. Details for volunteers who want to help at Point Leo on Saturday are at disabledsurfers. org/vic/morning-peninsula-branch, email infodsamp@gmail.com. The event runs 11am-3pm with registrations being taken from 10am.
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