THREE men have been charged after a series of alleged bike thefts in the Carrum area.
Kingston Crime Investigation Unit charged the men after incidents on 11 October and 19 November. Three men were arrested.
A 19-year-old of no fixed place of address was charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, obtain property by deception and multiple counts of theft.
A 39-year-old, also of no fixed place of address, was charged with theft-related offences.
A 43-year-old Carrum man was charged with handle stolen goods and possess a drug of dependence.
The Carrum man was bailed to appear before Frankston Magistrates Court on 30 November. The other two were remanded to appear at court at a later date.
Police are also appealing for the owner of a red Polygon men’s mountain bike found in Carrum to come forward.
Anyone with information regarding the bike is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 12 December 2018
