Thieves smash car windows
Police are seeking information after three cars were broken into at Rockbank railway station. Windows were smashed and a digital camera stolen on February 19. Police said drivers should avoid leaving valuable items in cars.
Mum lit fire to dry off kids
A Brookfield woman, 31, will be charged after lighting a blaze on a total fire ban day. Police said the woman took her family swimming in a creek beside Clarkes Road, Brookfield, on February 17, and lit a small campfire to dry off her children. CFA and police were alerted. The fire was extinguished when they arrived. Police said it was extremely fortunate the fire did not spread.
Schoolgirl approached
Police are seeking information after an attempted abduction in Kororoit Approach, Caroline Springs on February 18. They said a young girl was walking to school when she was approached by a dark blue van. The driver yelled at her to get in the vehicle. The victim ran away. She described the man as being in his 30s, skinny build with black hair and dark skin.
