Street Watch Manningham: Thieves target luxury cars in Doncaster, Bulleen and Lower Templestowe

THIEVES have smashed into luxury cars in Doncaster, Bulleen and Lower Templestowe, smashing out quarter window panels to break into the vehicles and steal property inside the cars.

Thieves have been targeting luxury cars in Manningham.

THIEVES have targeted luxury cars in Doncaster, Bulleen and Lower Templestowe, smashing out quarter window panels to break into the vehicles and steal property inside the cars.

A number of Mercedes Benz cars were targeted overnight on Thursday, April 12. They stole items including sunglasses and GPS units, and loose change.

It is believed the crimes occurred between midnight and 7am. Anyone with information is asked to contact Manningham CIU on 8841 3945.

DONCASTER

A thief with high-end taste has stolen several bottles of Cognac, including one valued at thousands of dollars, from a Doncaster bottle shop in March. Police have released CCTV images of a woman (right) they hope can help with their inquiries. She is described as 165cm, of medium build, aged in her 40s, with dark coloured hair. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Doncaster Police on 8841 3999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

MANNINGHAM

Vulnerable road users are being warned to take responsibility for their safety following a recent rise in serious collisions. Pedestrians in particular are being warned about the dangers of being distracted by texting while they walk. Manningham CIU Sergeant Ben Howie said pedestrians were still “over-represented in serious vehicle collisions”. “General awareness around roads could improve. Walking and texting, jaywalking, and generally not paying attention all result in collisions with vehicles,” he said. Sgt Howie said motorists also needed to take care coming into winter.

MANNINGHAM

The State Government has injected $2.8 million in community safety cash to Crime Stoppers Victoria. Chief executive Erika Owens said it was estimated more than 50 per cent of Victoria Police’s overall intelligence came through Crime Stoppers. Ms Owens said that in the past financial year, Crime Stoppers helped police press 5470 charges and make 1532 arrests across the state. To make a report go to crimestoppers.com.au or phone [phone].