A MAN who broke into a chemist, automotive shop, and bottle shop over the New Year period is wanted by police. Police believe a man broke into and stole tools from an automotive store on Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Clyde North, on 29 December. The next night the man broke into a bottle shop on South Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne North, and stole multiple boxes of alcohol. Police also believe the man broke into a chemist on New Year’s Day. Police said in a statement that the man is “believed to be Caucasian in appearance, aged between 35 to 50-years-old, and was driving…
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THE second round of travel vouchers from the state government have been quickly snapped up again. Vouchers were on offer again on 20 January, but the allocation was quickly exhausted. 40,000 vouchers for $200 were taken up. During the first round of offers, 70,000 vouchers were claimed. The state government says that the Mornington Peninsula was one of the most popular destinations for holiday makers who claimed vouchers. Tourism minister Martin Pakula said “Victorians love exploring their own backyard and these vouchers make it easier for families to get out into our beautiful regions and enjoy a well-earned break.” “More…
OVERPORT Park is being eyed for an upgrade. A master plan is being worked on for the Frankston South space. Frankston councillor Liam Hughes said “the master plan includes a large number of recommendations covering elements such as dog use with provision for more bins, bench seats and drinking fountains with dog bubblers. As a designated dog free roam park, there are no fenced dog areas proposed.” “We’ve listened to feedback on paths and following consultation, the pathway around oval two has been revised and gravel proposed for the majority of paths. Concrete paths are recommended for high use zones…
SEVEN men were arrested and 50kg of abalone seized in a joint operation by Mornington police and Fisheries officers last week. Two men were nabbed as they beached their boat south of the town, 2.50pm, Tuesday 19 January, allegedly with 20kg of abalone aboard. Five others were intercepted at 8pm on the Mornington-Tyabb Road allegedly with 30kg of abalone inside their car. The day was a no-take day for the valuable shellfish. Acting Sergeant Cam Fields said diving equipment and two cars used in the alleged poaching were also seized and that many of the abalone had been undersized. He…
A MAN is believed to be stealing mail across Frankston and Seaford. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit are investigating the recent thefts, which occurred over the Christmas and New Year period. Police say that they are looking for a man who they describe as “large, heavy set male with short hair and a goatee beard can assist them with their enquiries”. “Frankston CIU understands that a number of people on local Facebook groups have made comments as to being victims of these thefts,” a statement on the police eyewatch social media page read. “Anyone who has had their mail stolen during…