Briefly
POLICE are pleading with motorists to lock their cars, whether parked in the driveway, in your garage or on the street.
Lilydale CIU Detective Sergeant Allan Price said that there had been a number of thefts from cars in the Upwey, the 1000 steps and The Basin areas and said more than 50 per cent of the cars had unlocked doors.
“We keep reminding people to do this, but again we find that often the doors aren’t locked and valuables are left in full sight,” Det Sgt Price said.
“People need to ensure they are doing all the little things to protect them from thieves.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lilydale CIU on 9739 2300.
Serious assault
BELGRAVE police have charged a 39-year-old Tecoma man with serious assault after three attacks on another man.
Leading Senior Constable Dignis Kameon said the attacks left the victim with a broken nose, broken ribs and punctured lungs.
The man has been remanded and will face the Ringwood Magistrates Court on 13 June.
Take care on roads
MOUNT Evelyn police have asked drivers to be careful on wet roads.
They have been called to a few crashes when someone has lost control on a bend in wet conditions.
Police are also warning drivers at the lights near Wray Crescent to not rush to beat the lights.
Church thieves
CALLOUS thieves have broken into a Lilydale church.
Lilydale CIU Detective Sergeant Allan Price said the Castella Street St John’s Anglican Church was entered between 2 and 5 June, through an unlocked door.
Items stolen include PA equipment, a chalice, crucifix and candlestick holder.
Det Sgt Price said that police were investigating a link to a burglary at the nearby Lilydale Historical Society building.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lilydale CIU on 9739 2300 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
