By Ewen McRae
Car impounded
A 28-year-old man has had his car impounded after he was detected driving at 151km/h on the Western Freeway near Bacchus Marsh last week. The man was also detected to have a blood alcohol reading of 0.117. He was was charged on September 27 with speeding, drink driving, and unlicensed driving and will face court at a later date. His car was impounded at a cost to him of $1445.
Bulldozer burglary
A bulldozer was used during a burglary at a Taylors Hill supermarket on September 22. It is believed offenders drove a bulldozer through the doors of a supermarket on Gourlay Road about 4.50am. They gained entry to the business however fled the scene empty-handed in a white utility. The bulldozer, believed to be stolen from a Taylors Road address, was located nearby on Kirribilli Boulevard.
Investigators are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone that may have been in the area at the time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au