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.
Author: Bayside News
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.…
THE state government may be facing anti-sky rail protests but it is happy to welcome a SkyBus to Frankston. SkyBus has taken over the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula to Tullamarine Airport shuttle route. It offers free travel to children, online ticketing and smartphone ticket access. The cost is $38 one way. The service takes in Frankston, Mt Eliza, Mornington, Dromana, and Rosebud. SkyBus director Adam Begg, who says he was “born and raised in Frankston”, said the operator was delighted to be expanding on its existing routes. “I understand the importance of easy, convenient and value-for-money services from the outer…
PARKS and recreation around Frankston are set for improvements as part of a council push to provide “high-quality playgrounds” for youngsters. A $1 million upgrade at Ballam Park on Cranbourne Rd will include the replacement of ageing playground equipment, new slides and rope nets and parkour surfaces and works to refurbish a fort. Flinders Christian College students Isaac James and Levi Gould took part in council’s design consultation process. Their ideas on creating a dedicated parkour area will be incorporated into the new playground design at Ballam Park with construction due to finish in October. “We’re super excited to be…