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Famed author delights at Bunjil Place Children and families gathered for a special community mural workshop led by acclaimed Australian author and illustrator Alison Lester at Bunjil Place Library on Monday 7 July. FULL STORY AND MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 6
Alison Lester with Vincy and Anna from Cranbourne. (Stewart Chambers: 488508)
Lock your doors Residents of Officer’s Lavender Estate are on high alert after a brazen attempted burglary and a separate report of suspicious behaviour sparked fears of escalating criminal activity in the area. The incident took place around 3:18am on 29 June, when four individuals targeted a home. CCTV footage shows two of them jumping a fence and attempting to open multiple doors and windows, while a third stood watch from the street. The fourth person was not seen on camera, but is
believed to have remained nearby. Fortunately, the offenders were unable to gain entry, and police were called and arrived promptly at the scene. The resident highlighted officers attended and collected CCTV evidence. “Their commitment was genuine, and we could see they are just as frustrated with these ongoing crimes,“ the resident shared.
The parent said the detectives also informed them that attempted break-ins and car thefts had occurred in nearby streets that same night. In the days that followed, the parent took to social media to share what they’d learned from police, neighbours and personal experience, in hopes of keeping the wider community informed and prepared. According to the information shared, the offenders attempted to enter all possible access
points—doors, windows, and even external flyscreens, which may be burned through. “It’s important to remember that these are not petty thieves. There may be 4–5 people or more involved. They may be carrying weapons, so please don’t put yourself. Your life is more valuable than any item they could take,” the parent warned. FULL STORY PAGE 2
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