Police Beat 13 December 2022
Man approaches child in Yarram
BETWEEN 8.30-8.45am on Wednesday, November 30, a male is reported to have approached a primary school student on Commercial Road in Yarram. The male allegedly asked the student to accompany him to a vehicle and see his puppies.
Police have praised the quick thinking of the brave student, who ran away and notified teachers immediately.
Yarram Police are seeking information in connection to this incident and appeal for witnesses who can help identify any suspicious vehicles or suspicious males.
The male is described as being 50–60 years old, has grey-white hair, is of a large-to-overweight build, and was wearing hi-vis clothing.
Police encourage anyone with information to please contact the Yarram Police Station on 5182 5033 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Abduction incident at Lake Guyatt
WELLINGTON Crime Investigation Unit’s investigation into an abduction attempt in Sale is ongoing. This relates to a man who allegedly approached a teenager at Lake Guyatt in Sale on the afternoon of Sunday November 20.
The 13-year-old girl wasn’t physically injured during the incident, where she was reportedly grabbed by the wrist by the perpetrator, who tried to take her to his vehicle. The incident occurred after 3pm.
The ABC reported that police described the perpetrator as an older Caucasian man with a black beard, wearing board shorts, a white shirt and thongs. He reportedly was last seen driving a red or maroon-coloured vehicle. It may have been a station wagon.
Police confirmed to the Gippsland Times on November 28 that “no person has yet been identified or arrested” in relation to this incident. The investigation remains ongoing.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have been near McIntosh Dr and or the picnic benches between Lake Guthridge and Lake Guyatt on Sunday, November 20 around 3.15pm with information or dash cam to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Alleged Bairnsdale sexual exposure
BETWEEN 1-2pm on Saturday November 26, police say an unknown adult male approached a 10-year-old child inside a playground at the corner of Wallace Street and McKean Street.
“It is alleged that the offender coaxed the child to a secluded area of the playground where he pulled down his pants and underwear, exposing his genitals to the child,” police wrote on social media.
“The offender was described as being aged between 20-30 years old, Aboriginal in appearance, tall and wearing a dark hoody jumper. The male had with him an all-black coloured mountain bike.”
An electoral polling station was in operation nearby and police believe there were numerous people in the area at the time. Anyone who believes they may have seen something or has dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Sale Specialist School celebration
ON Friday, December 2 as part of International Day Of People With a Disability, Sale Police and Wellington Highway Patrol members attended the Sale Specialist School with a ‘Games Day’ theme for the children to celebrate the day.
There were several games to choose from and all of the games were really popular; even Local Area Commander, Inspector McLennan, tried her hand at Bean Bag Throwing.
To end the celebration, police conducted a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) around the perimeter of the school lead by Inspector McLennan.
LETR is a large public awareness and grassroots fundraising initiative for the Special Olympics. Victoria Police and law enforcement personnel around the world are the Guardians of the Flame, known as the Flame Of Hope.
Police thanked all their members who attended and Wellington Blue Light, who funded the event.
Car accident witness in Sale
On Monday, December 5, at about 11.15am, police say a victim’s vehicle was parked on the side of York Street (southbound lanes), outside 330 Raymond Street, Sale.
An offending vehicle travelling south reportedly sideswiped the victim’s parked vehicle, leaving significant damage. Police say the offending driver pulled over, but then left the scene without providing any details to the victim. If you have any dashcam footage or information regarding the incident, contact Senior Constable Benson at Sale Police on 5142 2200.
Bike thefts – lock it or lose it
BIKE thefts have increased across the region. Most of the thefts are opportunistic from bicycles being left unlocked, unattended in a public place or at home and in view of the offender.
Police have shared some crime prevention tips:
*If you need to leave your bike for a short period, use a quality bike lock; do not leave it unattended and unsecured.
*When at home, do not leave your bike visible from the street
*Put your bike in a locked shed or behind a high fence
*Take photographs of your bike and note any serial numbers
Found property
A SAMSUNG Galaxy watch found near Latrobe Community Health in Sale around November 22 has been handed to Sale Police.
A BMX bike was also found at Gippsland Audiology on September 30. If you are the owner of any of these items please contact the Sale Police on 5142 2200. Proof of ownership will be required.
