A FRENCH tourist had her iPhone stolen while swimming in front of Carrum Life Saving Club, 4.50pm, Saturday 16 December. The woman, 29, told lifesavers she was in the water for only 10 minutes. When she returned her Dakine bag containing ID papers, iPhone 7, green iPod, and a small amount of cash, was missing. A man who may be able to help police is described as Caucasian, mid-30s, 177cm tall, with light brown hair. He was last seen in a laneway behind the club. In a similar incident at Chelsea beach, early afternoon, Friday 15 December, a St Kilda…
Author: Bayside News
A WOMAN taking a shower at home in Lawrence Avenue, Aspendale, heard the front doorbell ring but didn’t do anything about it and then heard the sound of breaking glass, 9.15am, Friday 15 December. Walking into the living room she was confronted by a man who quickly ran out the door. Nothing was stolen. The man is described as Caucasian, 20 years old, with short dark hair. Police found discarded clothing in a nearby garden which may belong to him. Anyone with information on these thefts is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. First published in the Chelsea…
CHELSEA basketballers will be able to beat the heat thanks to $25,000 investment from Kingston Council to provide temporary air conditioning at the centre while a permanent solution is investigated. The Chelsea Basketball Club’s headquarters at Bonbeach Basketball Stadium currently has no cooling, leaving players to play in uncomfortable conditions on hot days. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said council will fund a $25,000 temporary cooling system and will investigate long-term solutions in response to a notice of motion put forward by Cr David Eden at December’s public council meeting. ”The thousands of players and officials using the centre will…
KINGSTON Council has paid tribute to City Historian Dr Graham Whitehead who has dedicated 20 years of service researching, archiving and celebrating the area’s rich history. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos formally thanked Dr Whitehead and presented him with a certificate of appreciation at December’s public council meeting. “For the past 20 years, Graham has shared his great passion and talent for local history with our community to ensure our rich past is celebrated and remembered,” Cr Staikos said. “We thank him for helping to bring Kingston’s past to life and keeping these important stories of days gone by fresh…
UP to 10 offenders wearing balaclavas robbed a unit in The Ambassador complex, Frankston, 10.40pm, Saturday 9 December. A resident, 38, told police he answered a knock at his door and was shocked to see two men wearing balaclavas standing outside. They forced their way in before knocking him to the ground and beating him. The man managed to break free and escape and ran along Nepean Highway to the police station. Officers formed a cordon around the complex but the men had gone. Neighbours said they saw six men wearing balaclavas but police believe the number may be as…