Woori Yallock grass fires
POLICE are asking residents to be wary of firebugs, after a number of small grass fires were lit in Woori Yallock over the Easter weekend.
Belgrave Police Sergeant, Carolyn Sunderland, told the Mail that at 5.30pm on Saturday, 26 March, witnesses noticed seven small grassfires in scrubland near a creek in Woori Yallock.
Sgt Sunderland said the fires were between one and three metres in diameter, and all within the space of about 200 metres.
She said the fires had burned “for several hours”, but had not spread due to cool winds.
The fires were extinguished, and anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Car thief nabbed
A WANTIRNA man will face court for three burglaries in Lilydale, after being busted by Yarra Ranges police last Wednesday.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Melanie Woods, said that on Wednesday, 23 March, police arrested a 25-year-old Wantirna man.
The man was arrested after three burglaries that occurred on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 March.
Det Sgt Woods said the man is believed to have tried to steal a car from the owner of one of the properties, who confronted the man.
Police then located the man, arresting and charging him for the three burglaries.
He will appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
Hi-fi low-life
POLICE are calling for witnesses after a break-in and attempted theft from JB Hi-Fi in Chirnside Park on Wednesday morning.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Melanie Woods, said that at 1.50am on Wednesday, 23 March, four men forced their way into the Maroondah Highway store and attempted to steal electronic goods.
Det Sgt Woods said the men tried to steal electronics, phones and tablet computers, but were unsuccessful.
“However, we have concerns that they may reoffend,” she said.
Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around the shop, or near other retail and commercial areas, are asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
