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November 11-25, 2015
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Shell Rd scare LUKE VOOGT
A SHELL Road resident had a frightening encounter with car thieves last week, as they set a stolen car alight in the street. “It was sus from the word go,” said the resident, who wished not to be named. The resident and her partner were out the back of their house at about 7.30pm on Melbourne Cup day, when they heard a loud noise. They walked out to see what happened and saw two cars, a Volkswagen and Volvo 4WD, pull up in the street. The pair hid behind their car and watched the whole thing unfold. “The guy pulled the Volkswagen up in front of our house – it had a flat tyre,” said the resident. The man then got into the Volvo, driven by another man, who drove a short distance and parked. As the resident went to check out the Volkswagen, the original driver got out and ran back. “I kind of freaked out – I ran back to hide,” she said. “I thought maybe he’s left his phone.” After a short time in
the Volkswagen the man jumped back into the Volvo with the other driver, who fled. As the police sped by the resident checked the abandoned car and saw a fire beneath the driver’s seat. Within seconds flames engulfed the car. “As soon as that happened I ran to the CFA – which is just across the road,” she said. “By the time they got here the flames were reaching the powerlines!” Later police took a statement from the resident. A police officer told her they had also been chasing a third man – also part of the group – who they suspected had stolen another luxury car. “He said they had been chasing them since 2pm that day from Torquay,” she said. The resident said the officer told her it was lucky she chose not to confront the men, as they were considered dangerous. “Which is lucky, because we nearly did,” she said. Police said the car’s interior was severely damaged by the fire. Anyone with information on the incident can call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Relay gives gift of life
It was cold, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the participants of the annual Relay for Life held at Collendina on the weekend. Jayden Harrison-Roberts, Jai Harrison-Roberts and Kaina Harrison-Roberts (pictured) had fun. More ALAN BARBER pictures on pages 10 and 11.
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