EMERALD police Senior Sergeant has asked drivers to stay safe on the roads, following last week’s triple fatality in Avonsleigh.
On Tuesday 30 June, three teenagers were killed when the car they were in hit a tree on Phillips Road in Avonsleigh – one of the occupants of the car survived the incident.
Without commenting on the specifics of the crash, Sen Sgt Greg Addis asked drivers to take care on the roads as the wet weather settled in.
“As far as traffic goes, drive responsibly and carefully, and be particularly aware of the adverse weather conditions and roads throughout the hills district at the moment,” Sen Sgt Addis said.
“Take care at all times when driving on the roads in the area, particularly at this time of year.”
Unlocked homes targeted
EMERALD police are asking for witnesses to come forward, after two burglaries last week in Cockatoo.
Emerald Senior Sergeant Greg Addis told the Mail that two burglaries had occurred in Cockatoo on Thursday 2 July.
The first incident, in Amphlett Avenue in Cockatoo, took place in the early hours of the morning, where the burglar entered the home through an unlocked door.
The property’s occupant was in the house, in bed at the time of the robbery.
Later in the morning, about 8.40am, a burglar entered a Kitchener Parade property in Cockatoo, stealing items from the house.
The occupant of the property was also home at the time, and police believe the burglar may be known to the resident.
Sen Sgt Addis did not indicate whether the burglaries were linked, but said the common factor was that both properties had their doors unlocked.
He asked residents to secure their residences by locking doors and windows.
“It’s just the same old message to be aware and to secure their premises, even when they’re home,” Sen Sgt Addis said.
Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Power tools stolen
POLICE are searching for information after a Mount Evelyn garage was broken into over the weekend.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said that between Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, a garage at a York Road property in Mount Evelyn was broken into.
Power tools were stolen from the property, valued at about $800.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Pizza cash stolen
POLICE are on the hunt for a burglar who broke into a Kallista pizza shop last week, making off with cash in an overnight burglary.
Police believe that, overnight between Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 July, unknown persons broke into Mad Raven Pizza on Monbulk Road in Kallista, using a jimmy bar or similar to open a rear door.
Cash was stolen from the premises, and anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Array of items stolen
POLICE are searching for a burglar with a sweet tooth who broke into a Macclesfield property last week.
Between 7am and 4.30pm on Tuesday 30 June, the front glass door to a Tschampions Road property in Macclesfield was smashed, and burglars made off with alcohol, make-up, perfume and an iPad tablet.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said the burglars also ate chocolates at the property.
Anyone with information is asked to call e Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Building site tools stolen
POWER tools have been stolen from a Lilydale building site over the weekend, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said that, between Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July, a building site in Gladstone Street, Lilydale, was broken into.
About $400 worth of power tools were stolen from the site.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Snake and jewellery stolen
A REPTILE-friendly burglar is being sought by police, after making off with a 1.5 metre snake and jewellery from a Lilydale property last week.
Between Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July, a Plaza Court property in Lilydale was broken into by unknown persons.
A 1.5 metre long Jungle Jaguar Python and jewellery were stolen from the property, with a total estimated value of $1200.
Police said there were concerns for the snake’s well-being, and have urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Counterfeit charges laid
A CHIRNSIDE Park woman will face court in November to answer counterfeit charges after being arrested by police last week.
The 26-year-old woman was arrested by police on Tuesday 30 June, and charged with obtaining property by deception, stealing a car and counterfeit charges.
The deception offences occurred in Mulgrave, and the woman will appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 5 November.
