THE redeveloped Karingal Hub shopping centre is on track to open by the end of this year. Construction began on the project a little over a year ago. The $160 million project will add new retailers, dining, entertainment, playgrounds, and 650 more free parking spots to the centre. The centre’s owners ISPT had its plans ticked off in 2018. ISPT retailer services general manager, Sam Curry, said “we have reached a significant number of milestones including the unveiling of our new food court, a refurbished Woolworths store, opening of the new lower ground carpark along with upgrades to our existing…
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POLICE are investigating the use of a stolen card at the Karingal Shopping Centre on Christmas Eve last year. Images of two men police wish to speak to have been released. One of the men has a distinctive tattoo on his right leg. Anyone who recognises the men or with information can call Frankston Crime Investigation Unit on 9784 5590, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 16 March 2021
TRAE Carr is wanted by police. Police say the 21-year-old frequents the Frankston area. He is wanted in relation to three outstanding warrants for breaching court orders. Police describe Mr Carr as “170cm tall with a medium build, short dark brown hair and hazel eyes.” An image of Mr Carr has been released by police. Anyone who sees him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 16 March 2021
AN electric bike was stolen from a Skye Road property last month. Police say that the bike was taken at around 10.30pm on Sunday, 21 February. The stolen bike is a black and red Mobility 48V Electric GUNSROSE model. It has mudguards and a black strap with the word “GRUNT” written on it. Frankston Police are looking into the theft. They have released an image of the bike (pictured below) hoping that someone may have seen it. Information to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 16…
AN allegedly drunk driver will face charges after crashing into three parked cars in Langwarrin earlier this month. Police say that a 50-year-old Langwarrin woman drove into the vehicles just before 3pm on 3 March. A 51-year-old woman inside one of the parked vehicles was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was breath tested by Somerville Highway Patrol officers. She allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.152. Police say the driver is expected to be charged on summons with driving offences and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol. First published in the Frankston Times – 16 March 2021