A POLICE investigation into a theft at a Carrum Downs store last year is still ongoing. A man entered the Ballarto Road store on 29 October last year. He pulled out a knife and demanded money. After a customer entered, the man fled. He stole a bottle of alcohol on his way out. Police are still investigating the incident. Last week they released images of a man (above) they wish to speak to about the crime. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 17 August 2021
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A MAN is wanted for stealing items from a parked vehicle. Police say that on 2 August, an unknown offender stole from a car parked outside a shop on McMahons Road in Frankston. Police would like to speak to the man and the driver of the car. They have released images to help with their investigation. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 17 August 2021
RYAN Lee has taken out top honours in the Frankston Arts Centre Open Exhibition Competition 2021 with his stunning video artwork ‘Wonnarua’. Frankston City Council Mayor Kris Bolam said “The Open Exhibition Competition is a major annual arts program delivered by Frankston City Council, which provides artists with the opportunity to address a chosen theme through their choice of medium. “Whether it is a painting, sculpture, photography, video or textile – this year’s artists have explored the theme Change – inspired by pivotal global events, the theme was open to broad artistic interpretation and could be approached from a personal,…
A NEW playground has opened in Frankston South. The new playset on Fleetwood Crescent cost $250,000 to build. Frankston councillor Brad Hill said “reconstruction of the play space and park improvements include paths, new tree and garden bed planting, park furniture and new fencing.” “The $250,000 project was identified by the Draft Playground Strategy as a priority due to the condition of the play structures and the fact that the playground at Fleetwood Reserve is the only playground in its catchment area,” he said. A new playground will also be opened at John Monash Reserve in Skye this month. The…
A driver has been arrested after a fatal crash in Mentone Sunday 15 August that has left one person deceased. It’s believed the vehicle, a white Toyota Hilux ute laden with furniture, was seen driving erratically on the Nepean Highway before driving into a shopping centre loading dock just after 5pm. The vehicle struck two pedestrians and stopped at the scene. One of the pedestrians, a yet to be formally identified male, died at the scene. The other pedestrian was treated for minor injuries. The male driver was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries. Anyone…