Police News

MURRINDINDI: Information appeal following suspicious disappearance of Rodney McKenzie from Kinglake

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad are seeking public assistance as part of their investigation into the 2023 disappearance of Kinglake man Rodney McKenzie. The then 71-year-old was last seen by an associate about 1.30pm on Sunday, March 5, 2023 when he drove him to the local shops. After returning home, Rodney did not access…

YARRA: Burglary at Abbostford brewery

Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary at a brewery in Abbotsford. Investigators have been told two men broke into a brewery on Johnston St about 3.20am on January 7. Once inside the premises the pair made their way upstairs and attempted to access a safe. They were initially…

MANNINGHAM: Exposure at Lower Templestowe

Box Hill Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are investigating after a man exposed himself to a child at Lower Templestowe.It is understood a man was running around Hodgson Reserve when he exposed himself about 3pm on Saturday, February 8.The boy was not physically injured during the incident.Police were told the man fled…

MELBOURNE: Cocaine import attempt has Court sequel

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

A Californian man appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Apr. 28) charged with allegedly importing 15kg of cocaine in his black suitcase. The man, 28, came to police attention on Sunday (Apr. 27) after he arrived at Melbourne Airport on a flight from San Francisco, United States. When Australian Border Force officers searched…

DAREBIN: Man charged after Reservoir stabbing

Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a stabbing in Reservoir last week. It is alleged that a man stabbed a male jogger near the intersection of Spring and Powell Sts about 8am on ANZAC Day (Apr. 25). A 24-year-old man was transported to hospital where he remains with non-life-threatening injuries. The…

BRIMBANK: Ambulance vs Bus at North Sunshine

Police are investigating a collision in Sunshine North on unday night (Apr. 27). It is understood an ambulance vehicle, which was heading to an incident, collided with a bus at the intersection on McIntyre and Ballarat Rds just after 9pm. The female paramedic, who was the only occupant in the vehicle, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The…

CARDINIA: Collision at Pakenham

Cardinia Highway Patrol officers are appealing for dashcam footage as they investigate a collision in Pakenham on Sunday night (Apr. 27). It is understood a black dirt bike collided with a black Mercedes SUV on McGregor Rd about 6.20pm. The male rider was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car stopped…

STATEWIDE: 700 drink, drug drivers caught

More than 700 drunk and drug drivers were caught during a major road safety effort across the Easter and ANZAC Day period. Operation Compass saw police target impaired drivers from April 17-27. There were 375 drink driving offences detected from 214,355 preliminary breath tests. A total 371 drivers returned a positive roadside drug test. This…

CARDINIA: Hit-run at Devon Meadows

Cardinia Highway Patrol officers are appealing for dashcam footage as they investigate a hit-run collision in Devon Meadows yesterday.on Monday (Apr. 28). It is understood a grey/silver BMW SUV and a cyclist were both travelling north on Fisheries Rd when they collided about 2.15pm. The rider, a 79-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious…

BOROONDARA: Criminal damage at Kew

Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after more than 30 cars were damaged in Kew on ANZAC Day (Fri., Apr. 25). It is understood a man drove a yet to be identified older model sedan, with only one working headlight and a covered rear window, to Kew about 5.30am. The man stopped the car…