Police have identified a man involved in a “disgusting” assault on a Healesville crossing supervisor earlier this month, where a woman was hit repeatedly.
Healesville police Sergeant Stewart Thomson said that on Tuesday 14 February, about 8.35am, a man approached a crossing supervisor on St Leonards Road in Healesville.
The man “verbally abused” the supervisor, before knocking the hat off her head and hitting her on the head multiple times.
“Although she didn’t receive any injuries, she’s still very shaken up by the incident,” Sgt Thomson said.
He said the assault was “completely unacceptable”, and that police had identified the man involved in the assault, though officers had yet to interview him.
“From our point-of-view, it’s disgusting, and he’ll be interviewed and put before the courts to explain himself,” Sgt Thomson said.
One-way screws offered
Healesville police are warning residents to be wary of number plate theft, after the front and rear plates were stolen from a car in a driveway last week.
Healesville police Sergeant Stewart Thomson said that between 7pm on Thursday 16 February and 8pm the next day, the front and rear numberplates were stolen from a car parked at its owner’s address, on Maroondah Highway, Healesville.
One-way security screws for various types of cars can be picked up from Lilydale police station during business hours.
Anyone with information about the theft is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Gym break-in: man arrested
A Lilydale man will face court next month after being arrested for robbing a gym in town on Valentine’s Day.
Police officers, posting on the Eyewatch – Yarra Ranges Police Service Area Facebook page, wrote that a 25-year-old man had been arrested after breaking into a gymnasium on Main Street, Lilydale, on the morning of Tuesday, 14 February.
The man is believed to have broken into the building, stealing drink bottles, merchandise and health food.
He was arrested a short distance away “after being seen on the roof of another premises”, the officers wrote.
The man has been remanded to face Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 8 March.
