Hunt for armed thief
Police are appealing for public assistance to track down a man who attempted to rob two convenience stores on March 24. Armed with a knife, the man demanded cash from a staff member at a store in Bushfield Crescent, Coolaroo, and later from a store in Emu Parade, Jacana. He was carrying a blue “ISC” bag and wearing a Nike hoodie and black shorts.
Merna traffic light works
Work has begun on installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Bassetts and Bridge Inn roads in Mernda. The works will require temporary traffic changes including a reduction of the speed limit to 60km/h and 40km/h, lane closures between 9.30am-3.30pm and possible detours during school holidays. The council and its contractors will try to minimise inconvenience to road users but some traffic delays are unavoidable.
Speed Limits cut
New signs have been installed on roads to the north of Melbourne Airport advising of an 80km/h speed limit. Several of these roads had previously allowed drivers to travel at 100km/h. The new speed limits apply along Bardwell Drive, Craigieburn Road West, Konagaderra Road, Oaklands Road, Somerton Road and Wildwood Road and took effect on May 18.
