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Robbery under investigation
POLICE are investigating a robbery in Morwell on Monday, July 29.
Investigators have been told the incident occurred on Bridle Road, between the intersections of Princes Drive and Gillie Crescent, sometime between 4.15pm and 4.45pm.
It is believed an 18-year-old female victim was approached by an unknown woman who made a demand for her belongings.
During the altercation, the offender allegedly assaulted the victim, before stealing a mobile phone and bank cards.
Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, has information, CCTV or dash camera footage that may have captured the incident, or who was in the area at the time to come forward.
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit on 5131 5000, or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000, or submit a confidential report at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Hit-and-run arrest made
DETECTIVES have arrested a man following an alleged hit-and-run collision in Trafalgar.
A 43-year-old Fumina South (north of Willow Grove) man self-presented at a police station last week (Tuesday, July 30). He is assisting police with their enquiries.
A passer-by located a man’s body on the side of Waterloo Road at about 10.30am on Sunday, July 28.
It is understood the man was struck by a truck sometime overnight on Saturday, or early on Sunday morning.
The 43-year-old man has since been released, pending further enquiries. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
Anyone with more information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report online crimestoppersvic.com.au
Brigade break-in
POLICE are investigating a burglary and suspicious fire in Traralgon South.
It is believed a Country Fire Authority (CFA) station was broken into on Keith Morgan Drive, Traralgon South sometime overnight between July 30 and 31.
A CFA vehicle was located burnt out nearby at about 6.45am on July 31.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage, or any other information that could assist police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Located property
POLICE from the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit seized stolen property in October 2023, believed to be stolen from either Latrobe Valley or Baw Baw shires.
Some of the property has been returned, however after extensive Police enquiries, they are unable to locate the owners for the outstanding property.
If any of the property listed below belongs to you, or someone you know, contact Senior Constable Vella at the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit on 5131 5000.
The items include a Samsung tablet, a Milwaukee bag containing various power tools, an elcometer, scan tools and jumper leads, a grinder, an oxyacetylene kit, jewellery inside jewellery boxes, and a welding mask.
Police reference: 202310-E-0728
