Assault witnesses sought
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported being indecently assaulted by a man at a Coles supermarket in Lalor about 7pm on May 18. The victim said she noticed the man following her. When she reached for something on a top shelf, he rubbed himself against her in a sexual manner. He is described as Middle Eastern in appearance, with long stubble and an earring in one ear. Information to Epping police station on 9409 8100.
Household survey
Whittlesea’s annual household survey is being delivered to 3500 addresses, randomly selected from across the municipality. All responses are confidential and help the council understand the views of local residents.
Truck driver in drug bust
A South Morang truck driver has lost his licence after being caught driving a B-double with drugs and alcohol in his system on the Hume Freeway near Beveridge last week. The 43-year-old man tested positive to preliminary tests for alcohol and drugs. He was issued with a three-month licence suspension and will be charged on summons with traffic offences. He was caught during Operation Austrans, a nationwide operation targeting heavy-vehicle offences.
