A CAR parked overnight near Frankston Hospital was burnt out by a would-be thief, 5.30pm, Tuesday 23 January. The red Mazda 323 was in a street near the George Pentland Botanic Gardens when its side window was smashed and accelerant poured inside and set alight. CFA crews extinguished the blaze but the car was extensively damaged in the incident and later written off. The owner is unsure whether anything was stolen. Detective Senior Constable Mark Garrett urges anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 29 January 2018
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2018 Frankston City Citizen of the Year: Cheryl Myers CHERYL Myers was nominated by Kelvin Park, the president of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Frankston Sub-Branch). The tireless community worker has been a member of the sub-branch for 11 years and secretary for nine years. She has also been the welfare officer for eight years and her vast knowledge of the veterans’ community in Victoria, particularly in Frankston and surrounding areas, allows her to fill both roles with distinction. “The main issues have been helping partners overcome feelings of mental abuse,” Ms Myers said. “They have feelings of isolation;…
Police have charged a man following an alleged incident in Frankston on Monday. An 18-year-old Skye woman was injured after her car was stolen on Frankston-Cranbourne Road about 7.30pm. A police car was also rammed during the incident and a 35-year-old Seaford woman was arrested at the scene. Special Operations Group officers arrested a 30-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman on Amberley Crescent in Dandenong South about 5.45pm yesterday. The Skye man was charged with a number of offences including: Aggravated carjacking Reckless conduct endangering life Reckless conduct endangering serious injury Prohibited person possessing a firearm Theft of motor vehicle…
A TEENAGER walking home through Edithvale Recreation Reserve had his watch stolen by another youth holding a knife, 12.20am, Sunday 21 January. The victim, 16, told police three teenagers shouted at him as he neared a playground, with one demanding he hand over his watch. He ignored him. The offender then stood in front of the victim and held out a 15cm knife, again demanding the watch. The victim complied and the attackers walked off towards Edithvale Rd. He then called his mother who took him to Chelsea police station. Police are searching for the youths who are described as…
A YOUTH allegedly went on a rampage in Albert St, Mordialloc, damaging 10 cars as he walked towards McDonald St, 6.30am, Friday 19 January. The Mordialloc youth, 17, allegedly kicked the side mirrors off the cars and even threw a pole stolen from a construction site at one of the cars. A witness restrained the youth at the construction site and called Cheltenham police. He was taken to Monash medical centre for assessment and is expected to be charged on summons with multiple counts of criminal damage. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. First…