POLICE are searching for a man and woman who were involved in an incident at the Pier Hotel in Frankston, 30 May. At around 4.30am a man appeared to storm out of the venue, pushing open the glass door and causing it to shatter. Police believe the man had spoken to a woman, and was leaving the premises with her before the door shattered. Any information to Senior Constable Mark Aitken at the Carrum Downs Police Station on 8770 4100. First published in the Frankston Times – 11 June 2019
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AN armed thief who stole an Apple AirPod from a man on 30 May is on the run from police. An unknown offender approached a victim as he was walking, and removed one of the earphones from his ear. The offender then produced a knife and demanded the victim’s second earphone and his wallet. The offender decamped and was last seen on foot at Kananook trail. No injuries were recorded to the victim. The airwing assisted police with their search, and they are now appealing for witnesses. Any information to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston…
TWO women are alleged to have stolen phones, purses, and laptops from the school bags of students at a Frankston high school on 30 May. Police charged a 28-year-old and a 31-year-old in relation to the alleged burglaries. It is alleged that they committed the thefts shortly after school hours at around 4pm. Police recovered a number of stolen items when making arrests. Police estimate that approximately $3500 of property was stolen. The women were arrested on 31 May. One was bailed and the other remanded to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court. There are no offenders still outstanding. First…
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fire burned down a hedge at a home in Seaford. At around 5am, 1 June, the fire was started at the Nepean Highway home. Police believe the fire was deliberately lit with an accelerant due to the extent of the damage. The occupants of the home have been Seaford residents for over 60 years. The CFA attended and extinguished the blaze. Detectives established a crime scene, and are currently looking for information. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers 18000 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 11 June 2019
KEEPING Frankston’s beaches clean may already be a rewarding task for some, but on Saturday 15 June there will be rewards of a different sort on offer for keen environmentalists. The Frankston Seaside Scavenge Festival is set to take place this weekend, offering people picking up litter along the beach tokens to cash in for vouchers and goodies. The event will be hosted by Action for Dolphins, and run in conjunction with Sea Shepherd and the 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol. Hannah Tait from Action for Dolphins said “we’ve called this the Seaside Scavenge beach cleanup event, and its all about…