Police Beat with Tom Hayes and Katrina Brandon
Body found in Morwell
HOMICIDE squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 91-year-old Harry Wright in Morwell last Thursday (January 30) evening.
Police were called to an address on Maryvale Road about 9.20pm.
Officers allege they entered the property and located the deceased resident, later known to be 91-year-old Morwell man, Mr Wright.
A 42-year-old man, Moses Alith was located nearby and was taken into custody.
Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged and remanded Alith with aggravated burglary. He appeared at the Latrobe Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 3.
Alith has not been charged in relation to Mr Wright’s death, as the investigation remains open.
The court was told that Alith was on bail at the time of his arrest.
Detective Senior Constable Rhys Marriot gave evidence of a sample that could be used to compare DNA found on Mr Wright and his belongings that Alith was in possession of.
Alith will be forced to take a buccal swab to collect his DNA, following an approved request by prosecutors.
Alith has been remanded until July 25, 2025.
Investigators will await the results of a post-mortem, while the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or visit: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Cemetery burglary
DETECTIVES from Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit are currently investigating a burglary at the Hazelwood Cemetery.
Between January 3 and 6, 2025, unknown offenders forced entry into the maintenance shed and stole a yellow Club Cadet ride on lawn mower, a solar panel inverter, power tools, and a Kings car fridge.
Investigators have released images of some of the stolen property, which can be found on the Eye Watch Latrobe Facebook page.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit on 5131 5000, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit an online report at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Hazardous leak
YALLOURN Power Station experienced an ammonia leak on Saturday, February 1.
Emergency services arrived to the scene around 3pm and the public were urged to avoid the area.
A hazmat team was reportedly dispatched.
