Police Rounds

Zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour

THERE is zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour, intoxication in public places and public order offending across South Gippsland and Bass Coast.

The warning comes as police and licensed venue premise employees have borne the brunt of poor behaviour over the holiday period.

“Poor behaviour will not be tolerated,” Senior Sergeant Brad Steer stated.

“We encourage individuals to go out, have fun, but respect others and respect property.”

Two individuals (a male and female) have been banned from licensed premises of late with both subject to additional criminal offences, and that is just two cases.

“Anyone intoxicated in a public place and anyone with open liquor in public will be charged. Likewise, public order and criminal behaviour offending will not be tolerated, and individuals will face charges.

“We are working with licensed premises and sporting clubs to educate people, but after 6-8 weeks of witnessing (and being the focus of) these anti-social behaviours increasing they will no longer be tolerated on any level anywhere across South Gippsland.”

Pedestrian struck in Cowes

A 74-YEAR-OLD Cowes female is recovering after being stuck in a serious injury, low-speed collision in Cowes on February 5, at 3.20pm.

It’s understood the female was struck after parking on Settlement Road and walking between vehicles by a turning car driven by a 69-year-old Cowes male driver.

Enquiries are pending and anyone with information contact Bass Coast Highway Patrol Leading Senior Constable Kylie Holmes on 5671 4100.

Young offender hands himself into police

IN AN unusual turn of events, a 21-year-old Wonthaggi man handed himself into Wonthaggi Police Station after committing a spate of offences on February 2 kicking off at 7.15pm.

The offender allegedly stole a dummy alien from a local licensed venue before being followed by venue staff who had been made aware of the incident. 

The offender then behind bins on Billson Street, where the individual was confronted by the manager. The offender then allegedly proceeded to assault the male and smashing the alien. The offender moved to the rear of Billson Street whereby they smashed the alien again breaking off an arm, before presenting to Wonthaggi Police Station. 

The male has been charged with theft, assault and criminal damage.

ANYONE with information, including CCTV or dash cam footage, please contact the listed Police Station, Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100, Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

January 13: Police are continuing to appeal for information following an altercation near a licensed premises on The Esplanade, Cowes around 11.30pm. Investigators have been told that a confrontation between three men occurred out the front of the premises, during which a knife was produced. Police have released images of a man, believed to frequent the Box Hill area, who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Images can be found on Facebook: Eyewatch – Bass Coast Police Service Area.

January 28: A red coloured motorbike is on the run after a petrol drive off at BP Wonthaggi at 5.13pm. The offender kept their helmet on for the duration of filling up and took off thereafter. Investigations ongoing. 

January 28-30: Burglars forced their way into a shed to the rear of a laundry on Bass Avenue in Cowes. Three whipper snippers, a hedge trimmer, blower and lawn mower were stolen. Investigations ongoing. 

January 29-30: Offenders broke into a locked car in front of a house on Kingston Avenue in North Wonthaggi where they proceeded to steal cash and sunglasses between 9pm and 8am. Investigations ongoing. Contact Wonthaggi Police Station.

January 30-31: Between 3pm and 9.10am two number plates were stolen from a black Volkswagen Golf at the Kilcunda Car Park. Investigations ongoing.

January 31: Between 4am and 1pm a trailer at Corinella Boat Ramp had the valves cut on all four tyres. The trailer was connected to a vehicle whilst the victim was on the water. San Remo Police Station: 5678 5500.

February 1: An offender wearing light coloured clothing under a black jacket is wanted after attempting to burgle two businesses on McBride Avenue around 5.30am. At the first venue the offender forced through a rear locked door and stole cash. The offender was unsuccessful at the second business targeted unable to gain access. Investigations ongoing. 

February 5: At 11.20am a car utilising stolen number plates has filled up with fuel at Endeavour in Grantville and failed to pay. The number plates were stolen a short time earlier from a car parked at the Grantville Boat Ramp. Investigations ongoing. San Remo Police Station: 5678 5500.

February 5-6: A 2018 grey Isuzu DC Ute has been stolen overnight from the Outtrim area. The Ute has a silver toolbox on the tray.