POLICE are investigating the use of bank cards stolen in Parkdale. Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been told that a car was broken into in Parkdale on 28 August. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. Later that day, the stolen cards were used at stores in Mentone, Black Rock, and Beaumaris. Investigators have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as part of their investigation. He is described by police as “caucasian in appearance, aged in his 40s, and of average height and build.” Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333…
Author: Bayside News
NO new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Kingston on 13 September, with the number of active cases in the area dropping to 23. Every postcode in the municipality now has under 10 active recorded cases of coronavirus. Cheltenham is the largest local COVID-19 hotspot, with eight active cases as of 13 September. On 13 September there were 1157 active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria. Statewide, 723 people have died from the virus since the pandemic began. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 16 September 2020
A 25-year-old Lancefield man and a 24-year-old Seaford woman have been fined for breaching COVID restrictions, 7 September. The pair were found in Arthurs Seat, by Somerville Highway Patrol police members, watching the sunset from their vehicle. On investigation police say they found the vehicle to have cancelled registration and incorrect number plates affixed. The male driver was also found to be unlicensed. The vehicle has been impounded for 30 days and the driver summonsed to appear in court for the related charges. The man and woman were also fined $1652 each for breaching directions issued by the Chief Health…
A 65-YEAR-old woman and a 44-year-old man have been arrested following an alleged aggravated burglary in Seaford on Monday night, 7 September. The pair allegedly forced entry into a Duncan Ave address and assaulted a 39-year-old man with a weapon, in the presence of his partner and children. The victim was treated for injuries sustained to the head and back. Responding police located the pair in a nearby vehicle. They were arrested without incident. The 65-year-old woman was charged with aggravated burglary and appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 10 September. The 44-year-old remains in police custody, assisting detectives…
A MAN who was clocked driving at around 200 kmph has been caught by police in Carrum Downs. In the early hours of 11 September, a Ford Focus XR turbo sped past a dog squad unit positioned on the Eastern Freeway. The car drove off the freeway at Frankston Road before leading police on a pursuit through Springvale, Noble Park, Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Monash, Mulgrave, and Dandenong. During the pursuit, the car is alleged to have sped, run through red lights, and crossed onto the wrong side of the road. Stop sticks were deployed by police officers near the Dandenong…