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BELGRAVE police are searching for information after two stolen cars were found burnt out over the weekend.
On Friday 31 July, police were called out to the corner of The Crescent and Nobels Lane in Sassafras, where an orange Subaru XV was found burnt out.
The following night, a 1998 silver Nissan Maxima sedan was found burnt out on Mary Street in Upwey.
Belgrave Senior Constable Laurence Seamer said that one of the cars was found with the correct registration plates, while another had stolen plates on it.
Witnesses allegedly saw a stolen car fleeing the scene in Sassafras, and police have not indicated whether the two incidents are linked.
Anyone with information is asked to call Belgrave police on 9754 6677 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Laundry coins pilfered
POLICE are hunting for a coin-laden thief who broke into the office of a coin laundry in Main Street, Upwey, last week.
Between 5pm on Thursday and 10am the following day, an unknown person walked into the unlocked premises and forced open the door on a coin-change machine, stealing about $300.
The person then broke into the laundry’s office area and stole computer equipment.
Anyone with information on the incident, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Three charged over trailer theft
THREE Yellingbo men will face court later in the year, after police raided a property in Sheepstation Creek Road last week.
On Tuesday 28 July, police from Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) executed search warrants at the Yellingbo property.
Yarra Ranges CIU Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow told the Mail that the warrants were in regards to stolen trailers, which were then found on the property.
“A number of trailers were recovered and three people were arrested,” Det Sgt Barrow said.
Three Yellingbo men – a 47-year-old, a 26-year-old and a 24-year-old were arrested at the property.
Det Sgt Barrow said two of the men were remanded in custody, while another was charged and bailed.
All three will appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court later in the year, and Det Sgt Barrow said police had “ongoing inquiries” to find the owners of the trailers.
Club break-in investigated
POLICE are appealing for information after a burglary and attempted theft from the Wandin Football Club grounds last week.
Between 9pm on Sunday 26 July and 1pm on Tuesday 28 July, unknown persons smashed a window at the Clegg Road property.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said the people who broke in tried to force their way into the bar area of the building, but were unsuccessful.
Det Sgt Barrow said anyone with information should contact Yarra Ranges CIU on 9739 2300 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Man caught with Dog Squad help
A MOOROOLBARK man on the run from police was arrested last week in Ringwood, with the help of the Dog Squad.
The 25-year-old man was arrested on Thursday 30 July after attempting to evade police in Ringwood.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said the man had a number of outstanding warrants for his arrest, and that the Dog Squad was called in to find the man.
With the help of the Dog Squad, the man was arrested.
“He is now assisting police with inquiries,” Det Sgt Barrow said.
Police probe tomahawk attack
A BORONIA man was taken to hospital after being assaulted with a tomahawk in Lilydale over the weekend.
About 11.30pm on Sunday 2 August, police were called out to an alleged altercation between four men at a Cave Hill Road address in Lilydale.
A 30-year-old Boronia man was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit in the back with a tomahawk.
Police were at the scene of the alleged assault through the morning on Monday, 3 August.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said investigations into the matter were ongoing.
