By PETER DOUGLAS
YARRA Ranges Crime Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses after a property fire at Badger Creek over the weekend.
The fire was reported at 300 Badger Creek Road at 10.30pm on Saturday 28 February.
Despite severe electrical storms hitting the region during that time, CIU believes this was not the cause of the fire.
Detective Senior Constable Ross McDonald said CIU is appealing for assistance with this case.
“Anyone who has seen anything suspicious at this time should come forward,” he said.
“Despite the electrical storm, there is evidence to suggest this incident was not related to the storm.
“We’re also seeking anyone to come forward who has noticed suspicious activity in the Hannover Road-Badger Creek Road intersection over the past four months.”
Meanwhile, CIU is also seeking information relating to an instance of wilful and obscene exposure over the weekend.
Detective Sen Const McDonald said a Caucasian male, aged between 30 and 40, exposed himself to a female teenager.
The incident happened on Sunday 1 March, at 10am along the Warburton Trail walking track, between Millgrove and Warburton.
The male was described as being of stocky build, and wearing a grey T-shirt and green board shorts.
Anyone with information on either incident can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Alternatively, contact Yarra Ranges CIU on 03 9739 2401.
