FRANKSTON police are appealing for public help after two Seaford women were confronted by an aggressive man while walking along Kananook Creek Trail. At 11am, Monday 6 June, the women, aged in their 50s, were walking north along the trail, between McCulloch Av and Seaford Rd, Seaford, when they noticed a man following them. He ran up behind the women and became aggressive, even spitting on one of them. They took photos before being able to move on. Neither of the women was injured during the incident. Police have released the images of the man in the hope that someone in the…
Author: Bayside News
Southern Metropolitan Region officers supported by specialist police coordinated the successful arrest of an alleged armed offender following a car-jacking in Frankston and subsequent pursuit overnight. Police have been told the victim was threatened with a handgun, in the driveway of a business in Ashley Avenue, and his Hyundai ix35 stolen about 12.45am. Somerville Highway Patrol members spotted the stolen car nearby and followed from a distance before officers, making a risk assessment, initiated a pursuit. The pursuit went for just under 25 minutes through a number of streets in Carrum Downs and into Dandenong before the driver of the…
A MAN brandishing a large kitchen knife stole 10 packets of cigarettes and an amount of cash from the 7-Eleven store in Amayla Cr, Carrum Downs, 1am, Tuesday. He is described as Caucasian and wearing a dark coloured hoody, dark blue pants and black shoes. Anyone with information are urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
A MAN claiming to have a fire arm demanded money from an attendant at the Beach St, Frankston, 7-Eleven store, 1am, Wednesday 8 June. He ran off when it was refused. The man, pictured, is described as Islander, aged 18-25, 170cm tall with a stocky build. He was wearing a dark jacket with white hood, Adidas runners and torn jeans. Anyone with information is urged to call Frankston Embona detectives, 9784 5555.
UP to 30 Islander and Sudanese youths turned a Frankston 16-year-old’s party into a war zone, Friday 3 June. Police said the youths – many sporting bandanas and possibly gang colours – smashed windows and burnt holes in the walls and carpets, smashed the headlight of the family car and stole various items, including mobile phones. Various other guests were assaulted, with one 16-year-old staggering along the street and collapsing outside the house of a neighbour, who called an ambulance. He was taken to Frankston hospital with a possible broken cheekbone. The damage bill is said to be around $1500.…