A 1995 Nissan sedan originally stolen from Dandenong Plaza on Friday 23 March was later found burnt out at about 8.30pm in a rear carpark of a factory complex at Garden Boulevard, Dingley. The vehicle was spotted in Evan Street, Parkdale before being set alight in the evening. Firefighters attended to the car blaze. Police are seeking witnesses to the arson. Witnesses are also being sought to a stolen 2002 Holden white sedan set alight at the end of Canterbury Road, Braeside at about 12.15am on Saturday 24 March. The car was stolen from Mollison Street in Dandenong North earlier…
Author: Bayside News
POLICE patrolling Parkdale last Monday (19 March) arrested a duo seemingly involved in thefts from vehicles. A male, 17, and female, 23, from Mordialloc were chased by police having been seen acting suspiciously. Vehicle break-in tools and stolen property was found in their possession. The pair was charged with thefts from motor cars and drug offences. The male has been remanded in custody. The woman was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 27 April. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 28 March 2018
PEOPLE can now have their say on the planned Mordialloc Bypass in the wake of the release of Environmental Effects Statement (EES) scoping on the project. The Residents Against Mordialloc Freeway (RAMF) says the community can make any environmental concerns known to the state government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) through the scoping process. “This is the community’s opportunity to tell VicRoads and DELWP what environmental, social, economic and cultural issues the community believes should be covered by the EES,” RAMF president Scott Fothergill said. “During our own AGM on 6 February, VicRoads and DELWP were kind…
CONSTRUCTION work has begun on an 80-metre bridge across the Patterson River to connect Bonbeach and Carrum as part of the level crossing removals project. State Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan visited the work site on Monday (26 March) to see construction works begin. An old pedestrian bridge will be demolished. Fishing and walking access will be available along river paths up to the Launching Way construction site. Detours along the Nepean Highway will mean walkers and cyclists can still visit the area. “The local community advocated for the new road bridge and we’re building it. Construction has started and…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-year-old Stephanie Reaby. Stephanie was last seen on 20 March 2018 in the Frankston area. Police have concerns for her welfare due to her age and the length of time she has been missing. Stephanie has a slim build, fair complexion and red hair. Police have also released an image of Stephanie in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information regarding her current whereabouts. Anyone with information about Stephanie is asked to contact Frankston Police Station on 9784 5555. Source: Victoria Police News – Tuesday, 27 March 2018