Police Beat with Tom Hayes
Bike park break-in
THE Haunted Hills Mountain Bike Park was broken into for the second time in two months on August 18.
Police believe that two unknown offenders attempted to gain entry to the bike park work shed at around 8am on Sunday, August 18, while some citizens were riding.
It is understood an alarm was activated, causing the offenders to flee in a vehicle.
The alarm also alerted those at the pump track close by to the situation.
Pictures provided to the Express show a corner of the shed’s roller door potentially grinded open, and it also appeared that the hardened locks of the nearby gate into the area were pried open.
CCTV positioned at the roller door captured the two perpetrators who were wearing bandanas, one with a black Adidas hoodie and another with a presumed Kathmandu jacket and white cap.
The Hernes Oak site was initially burglarised in the early hours of July 14, with members of the Gippsland MTB club estimating a total of $30,000 worth of equipment and resources were stolen.
Anyone who witnessed either incidents, 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
Burnt-out vehicle found
A BURNT-OUT vehicle found in Moe is linked to an incident in Richmond.
Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after shots were fired at a business in Richmond during the early hours of Thursday, August 22.
Investigators have been told five shots were fired into the store on Swan Street about 3.10am. No one was inside the store at the time of the incident.
Detectives have released CCTV footage showing a blue Subaru WRX that was involved in the matter.
Later that morning, that vehicle was found burnt out near the intersection of Colville Road and Two Mile Rd in Moe at about 6am.
It is believed the Subaru was stolen from Pakenham on July 30.
Investigators are keen to speak with witnesses that may have been in the area or may have seen the vehicle at the time.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage, or any other information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report at crimestoppers.com.au
