POLICE are investigating an incident that occurred at Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North on 28 September. Two people were spotted at 3am driving a Subaru Forester down the street, before exiting the vehicle to place something in a bin and driving out of sight. Soon, two council bins went up in flames. The car was then also found fully engulfed by fire. There was no damage to property and no reported injuries from the incident. The car was identified as an outstanding stolen vehicle. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential…
Author: Bayside News
A LANGWARRIN man and woman were arrested on 4 October after driving at an unmarked police vehicle and colliding with it. The incident occurred in Blackburn Mews. The male was driving the stolen vehicle. The male offender ran through several properties before being arrested by police and an off-duty police member. The damage caused to the vehicle was minor and no one was injured. The passenger, a 23 year old Seaford woman, has been charged with theft of motor vehicle. The driver, a 29 year old Paterson Lakes man, has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, conduct endangering life…
A 27 YEAR old Langwarrin man under police guard at Frankston Hospital has been released from care and charged on a number of burglary related charges. The man was bitten on the leg by a police dog and had to be transported to hospital for treatment to his injuries. The man has been charged with 4 aggravated burglaries, 1 attempted aggravated burglary, 14 burglaries, 14 thefts, 4 thefts from a motor vehicle, 6 instances of unlicensed driving, and 2 make false documents. Police recovered jewellery and cameras from the man. He is due to face Frankston Magistrates Court on 31…
TASTY eucalyptus leaves, lots of naps, cuddles from mum – welcome to the world of Banjo, the first koala joey born at Moonlit Sanctuary, Pearcedale. Banjo arrived after months of suspense for sanctuary staff. Now, energised by his mother’s nourishing pap, Banjo is ready to ride on her back and see the world through the leaves of the gum trees. In his first days, Banjo spent a long time in his mother’s pouch attached to her teat. As he grew bigger he would appear from time to time, occasionally poking out a leg, then an arm, or his head. Some…
RESIDENTS in Frankston are getting prepared to say goodbye to old trinkets and knick-knacks with the annual Garage Sale Trail around the corner. The trail, taking place on 20 and 21 October, encourages people nationwide to hold garage sales. Chris Exell of Frankston East said she can’t wait to see what the event will bring. “I have been collecting on and off for years, and some of the items I am selling will be hard to part with, but it’s time for me to pass them on to someone who will appreciate them as much as I have,” she said.…