In brief
POLICE are appealing for information after an East Warburton man was robbed at knifepoint in Lilydale last week.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said that between 2am and 2.15am on Thursday 25 August, a 27-year-old East Warburton man was in the laneway between Lilydale’s Crown Hotel and a Westpac bank branch when he was grabbed around the throat and punched by an unknown person.
The person demanded the victim’s wallet and an altercation took place where the person then produced a flick knife.
Det Sgt Smithwick said the man handed over cash.
He said police did not yet have a description of the offender.
Anyone with more information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Firearms, trailer stolen
POLICE are appealing for help from the public after two guns and a trailer were stolen from a Seville property over the weekend.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said that between 3pm on Saturday 27 August and 8am the next day, unknown persons forced open a garage roller door at a Drummond Road property in Seville, and stole a trailer and a gun safe with two firearms inside.
The trailer was recovered nearby, in Gardiner Road, Seville, but an air rifle and another rifle remain missing.
Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Pony club broken into
POLICE are searching for would-be thieves who broke into the Seville Pony Club last week, and are calling on people to note any suspicious behaviour.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said that between 5pm on Sunday 21 August and 2.30pm on Thursday 25 August, unknown persons forced open bolts on a roller door at the pony club on Bell Street.
However, nothing was reported stolen from the pony club.
Anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
