TWO men who smashed their way into a Frankston restaurant are being sought by police. The men drove into the car park outside the Nepean Hwy business, 7.30am, Thursday 14 July, in a silver Holden Astra. Detective Sergeant Paul Mealia, of Frankston CIU, said they sat in the car until 9am when one approached the entrance and smashed the front door with a rock. Once inside the men stole a cardboard box containing documents before returning to the car and driving off. Call Sgt Mealia, 9784 5555, or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 with information. First published in the Frankston…
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BUSINESSES across Frankston are being warned by council to ensure kerbside trading is compliant with local laws. Council CEO Dennis Hovenden flagged a sweep to ensure any businesses using the pavement in front of outlets are not hindering passers-by. “Our officers will be walking the streets, auditing major shopping and business districts within Frankston City to ensure each business is operating within kerbside trading guidelines,” Mr Hovenden said. “We understand the value that kerbside trading offers the retail environment and to the ambience and enjoyment of an area, however, we must balance this with the need to provide a safe…
ONE of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, will take to the stage at the Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale this month. Aspect Theatre’s production of the Andrew Lloyd composed musical dance extravaganza, adored for its catchy music, universal themes and family-friendly storyline. It’s perfect for audiences of all ages. “This show is not so much about the religious aspects but the general messages of following your dreams, overcoming hardships, forgiveness and family,” director Rhylee Nowell said. “Biblical or not, they’re universal themes that strike a chord in all of us in some…
A FRANKSTON man pulling out of Thrift Park shopping centre, 11.30pm, Thursday 15 July, inadvertently cut in front of another car – and then had his car extensively damaged in a vicious road-rage incident. The man told Cheltenham police that after leaving the shopping centre in his Holden station wagon he became aware of a blue Toyota Orion “aggressively tailgating” him along Nepean Hwy as he approached Collins St, Mentone. He was then rammed from behind by the Toyota, which drove over his rear driver’s side wheel, knocking off the bumper bar, and extensively damaging the mid and rear-side panels.…
BURGLARS used a forklift to smash their way into an office at a Mordialloc metals recycling business, lift a heavy safe containing a large quantity of cash and precious metals, and dump it over the fence into an adjoining business where they had a getaway car waiting. The company forklift – with keys in the ignition – was found by security staff with its forks over the fence line after the raid on the Boundary Rd business, 6am, Sunday 17 July. The offenders entered the metals recycler by pulling back a section of fence in the adjoining business, then forcing…