MORE than 900 marijuana plants were seized in a raid on a Seaford factory, Thursday 4 May. The crop came to light when firemen arrived to extinguish a small blaze – ironically started when an illegal hydroponic set-up heating the plants caught fire. A passer-by saw smoke and called 000. Detective Sergeant Peter Morris, of Frankston CIU, said he “could not put a value on the crop at this early stage” as the plants were at varying stages of maturity. “It was an elaborate set-up covering the entire floor,” he said. The factory, on the corner of Rutherford, Lathams and…
Author: Bayside News
A LIBRARY born in its founder’s living room will celebrate 40 years of bringing joy to children this month at an open day on Saturday 20 May. The Frankston Toy Library, now based at Ebdale Community Hub, first opened its doors to the community in 1977 at the home of founder Bev Le Bas. The library hires out toys, books and educational games and puzzles to children and hosts parent’s groups sessions for all the family in return for a minimal annual membership fee. Membership has grown to about 400 throughout several moves including a 1978 move to the Karingal…
A CREDIT card from a stolen purse was used to buy items in Aspendale in March. Police Media’s Creina O’Grady said a woman noticed her purse was missing after getting off a train at Aspendale on Monday 27 March. Then, between 5.30-7pm, the credit card was used to buy cigarettes, food, alcohol and lottery tickets at seven businesses in and around the Aspendale area. Police have released CCTV footage and images of a woman they believe can assist with their inquiries. Anyone with information about this incident can provide information in confidence at crimestoppersvic.com.au online or by calling Crime Stoppers 1800 333…
Police are appealing for a woman who may have been a witness to a sexual assault in Mentone earlier this year to come forward. It is believed a woman had been exercising on a beachside path, near the intersection of Charman and Beach roads, when she was approached by a man about 7.30pm on Tuesday, 7 March. As the woman walked towards the Bay Trail the man struck up a conversation with her and then sexually assaulted her before she managed to run off. Police have been told another woman had approached the victim shortly before the incident and expressed…
TERRIFIED Coles staff watched on as two men attempted to force their way through the front doors of the Patterson Lakes store, 4.50am, Tuesday 25 April. A staff member heard a noise at the front of the store, in Gladesville Blvd, and saw the men wearing balaclavas and fluoro vests using a jemmy bar on the door. He yelled at the men to go away but they moved on to a side door, trying to smash a hole so they could reach in and press the door-release button. Staff members ran to the back of the store and called 000.…