FIVE teenagers have been charged after a string of alleged crimes across Frankston, Cranbourne and Langwarrin between 24 February and 1 March. Five cars were allegedly stolen over the course of the week. Police say that an Audi sedan was stolen from a Yarram Court home in the early hours of 24 February, a Holden Commodore was taken from Mallum Avenue on 27 February, a Hyundai Highlander was stolen after a home invasion on Alcon Court just after midnight on 28 February, and a Jeep Cherokee and BMW X5 were taken from a Kirkby Court home the next night. All…
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STREET artists will get to work painting murals for the Big Picture Fest later this month. Artists who will make their mark on Frankston this year include Dave Court, GhostPatrol, Brett Piva, CTO, Melanie Caple, Jason Parker, Julian Cla, Wina Jie, and Maxine Gigliotti. Artist Melanie Caple said she was excited to get to work alongside local students. “I am working with Frankston High School students to develop a large mural. We are aiming for a high quality outcome that not only strengthens and extends the students’ artistic abilities, but also engages the school community and the Frankston community at…
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a suspicious house fire in Chelsea last month. Emergency services were called to a property on Catherine Avenue just after 2pm on 28 February. The fire caused extensive damage to the house and neighbouring properties, however no one was injured. An unknown male was observed in the vicinity of the property just after the fire. He was wearing blue jeans, white runners, a dark coloured hooded top wrapped around his waist and a black t-shirt with Mickey Mouse on the front of it and large white writing on the back. Investigators have released…
IN a time where friends and family have been kept apart, the positive impact of pets on people’s lives has never been more apparent. The team at PETStock Chelsea is encouraging local residents to adopt rescue pets this month. Their inaugural “National Pet Adoption Month” takes place in March. PETstock Assist charity and events lead Jessica Curtis said the event aims to make everyone “think differently about what they can do to help break the cycle of pet homelessness”. “Those who choose to adopt not shop play a critical role in reducing the number of animals in need,” she said.…
TWO people are wanted for allegedly stealing money from businesses. Police allege that on 17 and 18 December last year, a couple gained access to a store account of businesses in Mentone and Airport West. The duo then allegedly changed the account details and made more than $5000 worth of fraudulent purchases. An image of two people police wish to speak to has been released (above). Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or Moorabbin Police Station 03 9556 6565 First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 3 March 2021