Investigators from the Kingston Crime Investigation Unit are investigating a series of theft from motor vehicle incidents in Patterson Lakes. It is believed the offences took place in the early hours of Thursday, 24 January. Detectives believe two men broke into a car on Harbour Drive where they attempted to steal the vehicle. The offenders allegedly got into another vehicle on Solway Close taking loose change. The men broke into a further two vehicles on The Parkway where they stole various items including a shoulder bag. The offenders are believed to have been driving a white Holden Commodore while committing…
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FRANKSTON CIU detectives are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Frankston North, 5pm, 3 February. The alleged incident occurred on Coolgardie Road, when a verbal altercation escalated. One of the men involved in the verbal altercation approached a vehicle, in which a 25 year old not involved in the verbal altercations was sitting. The offender allegedly punched the driver in the upper arm. The punch caused a laceration, with police believing the offender was holding an item when the punch was thrown. The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The alleged perpetrator is a caucasian man in…
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery at the base of Oliver’s Hill just after 5am on 7 February. Police said a 25 year old man was walking when we was approached by a man with a knife. The man demanded the victim’s wallet, however the victim was not carrying it on him at the time. Police said the victim was slashed on the arm and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The victim could not describe the man’s appearance, so police are looking for witnesses who were around the area at the time. Anyone with…
DUNKLEY MP Chris Crewther has announced two local clubs will receive funding boosts this week, with Delacombe Park and the Langwarrin Tennis Club collecting cash. Mr Crewther said “I was pleased to meet with Sports Minister Senator Bridget McKenzie in Parliament to confirm $499,000 budgeted Federal Liberal Nationals Government funds for a massive lighting and electrical project at Delacombe Park, Frankston South, with lighting for both the soccer field and for cricket/soccer training facilities.” “I’m also proud to have announced over $163,000 I’ve secured from the Federal Liberal Nationals Government for the redevelopment of Langwarrin Tennis Club. This will mean…
FRANKSTON Council is one of eight Victorian councils receiving support from Vichealth to help make water the “drink of choice” at local sporting facilities. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly said it was “time for parents to really think about what their children were drinking when they participated in local sport.” “It’s concerning to find that more than half the Frankston City population is overweight or obese and the dental health of children within the Frankston region is poorer than the Victorian average,” he said. “Most people attend a sports facility for their general health and fitness, so offering lots of sugary…