Police are searching for a heartless driver who left a three-legged dog dying on the road during a hit and run collision in Frankston. Investigators have been told a 45-year-old man was walking his 11-year-old Jack Russell Chopper along Beach Street towards Cranbourne Road around 6.45pm on 10 May. As he crossed past an alley, a speeding car entered the alley from Beach Street, narrowly missing the man but hitting the dog in front of his horrified owner. The driver of the car failed to stop and left the dog lying on the road with critical injuries. She was taken…
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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 15-year-old Bethany Alsop. Bethany was last seen in Frankston on 10 April. Police are concerned for the 15-year-old’s welfare as they have been unable to make contact with her. Bethany is described as being Caucasian in appearance, 150cm tall with hazel eyes and dark-coloured hair. Investigators have released a photo of Bethany in the hope someone may have information about her whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact Triple 000.
COMMUNITY football leagues have thrown their support behind the expanded $29 million Moorabbin Reserve redevelopment project. New state-of-the-art facilities will provide a new headquarters for community leagues that represent over 14,000 players from the Southern Football Netball League (SFNL), South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) and TAC club Sandringham Dragons. The community leagues are also looking forward to building stronger links with the St Kilda Football Club including access to the AFL clubís coaching staff to help further develop talented young players. Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said the expanded project was about far more than the St Kilda Football…
Cold Case Missing Person Squad detectives have taken over the investigation into the disappearance of Frankston North woman, Karen Rae. The 48-year-old has not been seen since leaving her home address in Adib Court on Wednesday 15 April about 7pm. Acting Detective Sergeant Peter Tasiopoulos said that while Karen may have disappeared of her own accord, police won’t discount foul play. “If Karen is out there and is choosing to be ‘missing’ there is no problem with that,” Sergeant Tasiopoulos said. “However, we need to investigate whether something more sinister has occurred which is why we need public assistance. “If…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jamie Castellan. Six warrants have been issued for the arrest of the 50-year-old in relation to driving while suspended and other traffic offences. Castellan is described as being perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, 160cm tall with grey hair and a medium build. He is known to frequent the Cranbourne, Frankston and Dandenong areas. Investigators have released an image of Castellan in the hope that someone may have some information on his current whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential…