POLICE are investigating a vehicle that appeared in flames on McKays Road, Langwarrin. At 4.55am on 10 November, a loud explosion sound could be heard from Yarralaumla Drive which neighbours the street. A Ford Ranger was then found engulfed in flames. Police and firefighters attended and the severely damaged vehicle was put out. The car was found to be displaying stolen plates. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 19 November 2018
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A VEHICLE was found ablaze on Perry Road in Bangholme at 3.30am on Friday, 2 November. The 2002 Holden Acclaim was found unattended and in flames in the early hours of the morning. Police investigations revealed the vehicle to be an outstanding stolen vehicle. Police said they believe the car may be related to other crimes committed in the area. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 19 November 2018
POLICE are investigating a series of ram raids conducted with a stolen car in the Somerville area. The 2004 silver Ford Falcon ute was stolen from a home on Bellary Lane Langwarrin at 5.30am on 7 November. An unknown man broke into a shed at the property and stole tools as well as the keys to the car before driving it away. The car was first used in a burglary at Woodleigh School, Frankston South overnight on 8 November. The vehicle was reversed into a shed door, and a tool was stolen. The car was then spotted attempting two more…
A SOMERVILLE man has been charged with allegedly assaulting an off-duty female paramedic in a road rage incident in Bungower Road, Thursday 1 November. The man, 21, allegedly started following the 23-year-old when she flashed her headlights at him after he “cut her off”. Police will allege that when the woman parked her car, the man approached and smashed her window and kicked her side mirror. He is then alleged to have punched her in the face and struck her with a can of deodorant. The woman, who was in uniform, suffered facial injuries, including a broken eye socket. She…
WHILE voters may have their focus firmly set on this weekends state election, a political position of a different kind will also soon be opening up soon. Applications are now open to appoint Frankston’s next youth mayor. The role includes advocating for projects that will benefit youth in the Frankston municipality and working with local council. The term runs for one year, and one candidate will be chosen. The youth mayor role was established last year, when Gerard Felipe was appointed as the inaugural representative in the role. His term is set will expire at the beginning of next year,…