Police Beat with Tom Hayes
Moe armed robbery
LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an armed robbery in Moe on Thursday, October 24.
It is believed an unknown offender attended a business on Albert Street, threatened a male staff member with a firearm and demanded cash at about 6am.
The thief stole money and fled the scene on foot heading in an unknown direction. No one was injured.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Churchill man faces court
A CHURCHILL man has appeared in court after he was charged for allegedly helping his father commit suicide in 2013.
Steven Carter, 51, faced the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 18.
Carter has allegedly aided and abetted his father, Raymond Carter, in the commission of a suicide between January 17 and 18, 2013.
Raymond was found to have died in his sleep on January 18, 2013, according to Herald Sun Classifieds at the time, published on January 21, 2013.
Magistrate Andrew McKenna adjourned the matter for a summary jurisdiction application and a further committal mention in December, the Herald Sun reports. Carter’s bail was extended until that hearing.
The punishment for assisting or counselling someone else to take their own life in Victoria can be a jail sentence of up to five years.
Lifelife is available 24 hours a day. Speak with someone at 13 11 14.
Suspicious Morwell fire
LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a suspicious fire in Morwell on Thursday, October 24.
Emergency services were called to the vacant commercial premises on Tarwin Street just before 4am.
Investigators believe offenders gained access to the premises before setting it alight, causing minor damage.
No arrests have been made and a crime scene has been established.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report at: crimestoppers.com.au
Safer exchange site
BUYING or selling online? Special zones where you can exchange items safely are being established at 35 police stations across Victoria from this week, including Morwell.
A safer alternative to meeting strangers at your home or a park, Safer Exchange Sites are:
Based outside 24-hour police;
In well-lit areas, and;
Monitored by CCTV.
The roll-out of these sites follows successful trials across Melbourne’s north-east in 2022.
During the trial’s six-month evaluation period, thefts and robberies in the area from online sales decreased.
