A MAN suspected of up to 70 burglaries on factories and commercial premises in the Frankston, Dandenong and Casey areas was arrested last week. Detective Senior Constable Jason Hamilton-Smith, of Frankston CIU, will allege the man raided 30-40 premises in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula from September up until his arrest, Wednesday 9 November. The robberies included small cash amounts and miscellaneous items taken late at night and in the early mornings using stolen cars. Detective Hamilton-Smith agreed the man was something of a “Lone Ranger” and said stolen property was found at his address. A 24-year-old Cranbourne man…
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A MOLOTOV cocktail was thrown onto the bonnet of a car in Faygate Ct, Frankston, last week, setting it ablaze. Senior Constable Jarrad Brookman, of Frankston CIU, said neighbours heard a loud bang as the heat of the blaze “popped” the Holden Commodore’s windscreen, 3.40am, Monday 14 November. One neighbour ran outside and used his hose to fight the fire, but the blaze had spread. The car was a write-off. There appears to be no motive for the attack, Detective Brookman said. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 21…
MOUSTACHES abound at Frankston police station in Fletcher Rd. The boys in blue are relishing their chance to take part in the Movember movement, supporting a great cause in helping raise awareness of the big health issues faced by men – while having a bit of fun. Over the past five years the police team has raised $29,215, with team captain Senior Constable Scott Middenway saying the amount raised so far this November is already more than $3200. The police regard Movember as a great opportunity to connect with and support the community with a common goal of helping men…
SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie JOSH Hine could be the key to Mornington’s attempt to win a historic third straight State 1 championship in 2017. The 25-year-old English striker is believed to be in advanced negotiations with the Dallas Brooks Park outfit in what would be a major coup for local football. Hine’s CV includes spells with Burscough, Vauxhall Motors, Clitheroe, Skelmersdale, Chorley and Stalybridge Celtic and he currently is on the books of National League North outfit Salford City. He is one of four English-based players with whom Mornington is understood to have recently held discussions. One of them, 23-year-old…
With Rosebud’s long history as a great place to enjoy summer beach holidays, what better place to revive the fun filled 50’s & 60’s lifestyle? This new festival, Foreshore RockFest, will run over three days, 25th – 27th November and will involve a series of different music, dance, movie, car and vintage shopping events. All these activities will be based in Rosebud with the exception of the Drive in Movies. Fun starts on Friday evening with a Beach Party in the Rosebud Scout Hall plus the Mark Andrews Legends Show at GPO Hotel from 7pm. Mark is a renowned Elvis impersonator…