HAYDEN was last seen on Ascot Vale Road, Ascot Vale, at about 5.30pm on Saturday, November 26.
The 16-year-old is described as 170cm tall with a slim build and brown hair.
He was last seen wearing all black clothing and a Nike hat,
He is known to frequent Dandenong, Pakenham and the Sale areas.
Police have released an image of Hayden in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts.
Anyone with information about Hayden is asked to contact Flemington Police Station on (03) 9371 6100.
Police go all out to reduce road trauma this Christmas
POLICE will be doing their best to drive down road trauma during the high-risk Christmas period as Operation Roadwise begins this week.
The state-wide road policing operation, which kicks off today, comes as the number of lives lost in Victoria has reached 236, already surpassing last year’s total of 234 and sitting well above the five-year average of 221.
In the operation, police will provide highly visible enforcement on Victoria’s major arterial roads and highways in an effort to reduce road trauma and detect dangerous drivers before someone is hurt.
Police intelligence shows there is an increased risk of impaired driving associated with end-of-year work and social functions, with vulnerable road users like pedestrians also deemed at risk, particularly around busy shopping centre precincts.
Last year, almost 130,000 motorists were tested for alcohol and drugs during Operation Roadwise, with police expecting the increase to a 12-day operation this year from 10 days will likely result in even more motorists undergoing tests.
With 40 per cent of last year’s Operation Roadwise infringements issued for speeding, police are reminding motorists to keep the foot off the accelerator to avoid a costly Christmas – the penalty for speeding by more than 10km/h but less than 15km/h is $370 and three demerit points. Those exceeding the speed limit by more than 25km/h face even more significant penalties and a suspended licence.
Mobile phone use continues to be a major contributor to road trauma, with 536 mobile phone infringements issued to drivers during last year’s operation. The penalty for using a mobile phone while driving is $555 and four demerits.
Police are urging motorists not to ignore the warnings around road trauma, with 25 lives lost in December last year.
The operation began at 12.01am today, Friday December 16, and ends at 23.59pm on Tuesday December 27.
Police enforcement will continue throughout the New Year period, particularly in coastal locations and holiday hotspots.
For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads during the festive period, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.
The Acting Assistant Commissioner Road Policing, Justin Goldsmith, said the state’s road trauma numbers were trending well above the five-year average.
“The level of road trauma we’re experiencing this year is quite alarming – we’ve already surpassed last year’s total lives lost, and concerningly there are still a few weeks remaining in the year,” he said.
“Nobody is immune from road trauma – it is something that impacts all of us, and it’s up to every road user to do their bit to keep themselves and other road users safe. We don’t want to see anybody else succumb to road trauma this year, particularly at Christmas.
“For those who simply choose to ignore the road rules – your Christmas will be costly. The penalties for speeding, drink and drug driving and using your mobile phone are significant, and we make no apologies for enforcing these rules – it could save someone’s life.”
On Santa’s naughty list
ON December 4, an offender destroyed a large Christmas decoration in Church Street Maffra.
Maffra Police have subsequently arrested an offender in relation to this damage. It is expected the offender will face court in the new year.
Police officer charged with assault
A LEADING senior constable from eastern region has been charged after an internal investigation.
The male officer was charged with intentionally causing injury, recklessly cause injury, threat to inflict serious injury, make threat to kill, possess dangerous article and assault with a weapon.
It’s alleged the incident occurred while the officer was off duty on December 11 2021.
The 48-year-old was charged on summons to appear at a court at a later date.
Lost Property
A sterling silver ring was found in the car park of Woolworths in Yarram on about November 30. The owner can contact Leading Senior Constable Goodrich at the Yarram police station (03) 5182 5033.
If you went Kayaking over the weekend and arrived at your destination to find your kayaks missing, please contact First Constable Ben Wilkinson at Sale Police Station on 03 5142 2200 and quote property reference: 202212-E-0787. Proof of ownership will be required before collection.
