By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
MELTON Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a female victim riding a motorised scooter last month.
The alleged attack took place close to 129 Station Rd, Melton, and is believed to have occurred at around 8pm on Wednesday 27 November.
Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Jenks said three men travelling in a dark-coloured 1980s Holden Commodore, assaulted the female in an unprovoked attack. Anyone with information should contact Detective Senior Constable Jackman from Melton Police on 9747 7999.
Meanwhile, three teenage girls were recently involved in a police pursuit on Gourlay Rd, Taylors Hill. The incident occurred on 29 November when a 16-year-old girl female from Burnley and two 15-year-old female passengers became involved in a pursuit with police. The car pursuit continued onto the Western Highway, Western Ring Rd, Tullamarine Freeway and ended at Albert Park Lake.
Police quickly arrested two of the girls, while the third attempted to escape by jumping into the lake, however she then surrendered to police. All three have been charged with theft of a motor car and the driver has been charged with traffic offences.
On 30 November police intercepted a vehicle in Gourlay Rd, Taylors Hill, and recovered a quantity of amphetamines. An imitation firearm was also located and seized. A 25-year-old Taylors Lakes man has been charged with possessing a drug of dependence, possessing an imitation firearm and possessing a prohibited weapon. He has been bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
Police are warning motorists to remove valuable items from their cars after a spate of thefts from motor vehicles in Hillside and Caroline Springs.
Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Jenks said in the first week of December cars have been broken into in Nicholson Terrace, Wattle Valley Drive, Darleith Terrace, Barn Elms and Carisbrook St. Handbags, GPS devices, wallets and tools are among the most popular items stolen.
Det Snr Sgt Jenks said in some case vehicles were left unlocked with valuable items in full view.
“There has also been some similar offending in and around the Melton Railway Station during daylight hours,” he said.
“Once again people are reminded to be security conscious no matter where you park you car. Ensure it is locked and that valuable items are not left in the vehicle or not visible from the outside.”
