Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary in Chelsea Heights last week. Investigators believe that two unknown offenders have attended a car wash on Wells Road, Chelsea Heights, between 10.45 and 11am on Tuesday 5 July. The men have gained entry to an office and taken an amount of cash and other items before fleeing in a ute. Investigators have released images of two men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. The first man is described as Caucasian, in his early 20’s, with a slim build, and was wearing a…
Author: Bayside News
A SOUTHLAND security guard who challenged a possible burglar was threatened with a stabbing and his partner almost run over by a woman getaway driver, 4.15am, Wednesday 6 July. The guards, who were protecting the Apple store after several recent burglaries, heard what they thought were two men arguing beside a damaged Nissan 300ZX with no number plates on the second level car park. One guard demanded the aggressive man’s name and address and was threatened with a stabbing, while the other questioned a woman in the driver’s seat. The man got in the car and the woman went to…
RESIDENTS have given Kingston Council an above average mark for overall performance in this year’s independent Community Satisfaction Survey. Four hundred households took part in the annual state-wide survey by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning through independent group JWS Research in February and March. More than 28,000 Victorians were interviewed about the performance of their councils in the survey, which is completed on behalf of the 69 councils participating this year. Kingston mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley praised the council’s overall score of 66, which she said was “well above the state-wide council average of 59”. “We strive…
THREE 19-year-olds were abused, bashed and robbed as they walked towards the Southland cinemas, 10.45pm, Tuesday 5 July. Police said four men aged in their late teens/early 20s approached the trio from behind and demanded their shoes. When the victims turned around they were punched and kicked to the face and body. One was later taken to The Alfred hospital for treatment. A pair of Nike runners and a watch were stolen. The instigator of the attack is described as tanned, stocky, possibly Middle Eastern, round features, 175cm, grey jacket and grey cap; the others are described as Caucasian, long…
Southern Metro Region Crime Team detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary at Langwarrin last week. Three men forced entry to a Warrandyte Road home about 2.30am on Thursday 7 July. The trio have stolen the keys to three cars at the home, however only two were taken. The two vehicles, a white 2012 Holden Cruze with registration 1CV5BM and a white VL Holden Commodore sedan with registration 68324H on heritage plates, were stolen and left the property in different directions. The family sleeping inside were not distributed by the thieves and discovered the cars stolen in the morning. All three…