TWO nearby houses in Patterson Lakes were burgled on the same night at the same time but nothing appears to have been stolen.
The gated community houses in Pier One Drive had rear sliding doors forced, overnight, Saturday 26 June, and their front doors propped open with bricks to keep them ajar, possibly as escape routes.
In both cases, sleeping occupants upstairs did not hear the burglars, who opened cupboards and draws, and displaced items in rear patios, but who appear to have left before stealing anything. An esky was stolen from a neighbour.
The houses have a communal driveway to a nearby hotel and back onto Patterson river.
Anyone with information is urged to call Chelsea police, 8773 3200.
First published in Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 29 June 2016
