Eyewatch - Yarra Ranges Police Service Area

03/06/2026

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Dandenong North man Santhasivam.

Police and family are concerned for the 75-year-old’s welfare as he has dementia and does not speak English.

Santhasivam, who fluently speaks Tamil, was last seen leaving an address on Gladstone Road about 9am on 2 June.

He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, black pants and black shoes, and was carrying an umbrella.

Santhasivam is known to frequent Hemmings Park in Dandenong, and the Casey, Narre Warren and Endeavor Hills areas.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Dandenong Police Station on (03) 9767 7444.

03/06/2026

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02/06/2026

Police are looking for witnesses with footage involving a nasty hit and run this morning, 3rd June 2026.

The accident occurred on Warrandyte Rd near the Oban Rd intersection at approximately 0550hrs.

The offending vehicle, a silver hatch was travelling northbound, swerving onto the wrong side of the road. It has hit the victim head on before taking off continuing northbound on Warrandyte Rd. The offending vehicle had extensive damage to the drivers side.

If you were in this area at this time and have dashcam footage which may show the vehicle please contact S/C TURNER at Ringwood Police on 9871 3000.

02/06/2026

31/05/2026

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Your feedback helps us understand what matters most to you and help us develop ways to tackle them.

If you live, work and socialise in Victoria, tell us:
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31/05/2026

DASHCAM - CCTV - WITNESS APPEAL;

Wednesday 27th of May 2026;

Mt Dandenong Rd, Kilsyth;

At about 5:30PM, a silver Toyota Rav 4 travelling east on Mt Dandenong Rd has collided with a red Nissan Patrol opposite the Churinga Shopping Centre.

The female driver of the silver Toyota has fled the scene on foot.

Police wish to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with dashcam footage to assist with their enquiries.

Please make a confidential report via Crimestoppers: https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

Share this post with friends or family that may have been in the area at the time.

Thank you.

29/05/2026

HEALESVILLE - IMPOUND

A 32 year old Woori Yallock man will be without his vehicle for at least 30 days after Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol observed him allegedly driving whilst disqualified on Maroondah Highway, Healesville at about 7.20am this morning.

When spotted by our keen-eyed Highway Patrol members, the male decided his best course of action was to enter the local Servo and lock himself in the toilet cubical.
(No doubt praying to the holy air fresheners that he hadn't been seen and the local constabulary would continue to look elsewhere for him.)

Unfortunately for the driver, upon exiting the toilet his prayers had not been answered and his car was impounded for a minimum of 30 days with impound costs of $1555.

The driver will also get a date with the Ringwood Magistrates' Court to explain his actions.

** Removing high-risk and recidivist unauthorised drivers from the roads is a priority for Victoria Police. Unauthorised drivers continue to pose significant risks to the community and themselves, often highly represented in road trauma, traffic offences, and criminal offending. **

26/05/2026

Yarra Ranges Detectives are currently investigating a series of burglaries in Montrose that occurred on the 25th of May, 2026 where the following "Merida" E-Bike was stolen. Anyone with information is urged to contact Yarra Ranges CIU on (03)9739 2401 or Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Incident 260221812 refers.

25/05/2026

A man has died in hospital following a two-car collision in Narre Warren East on 22 May.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the collision.

Read more: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/man-dies-following-narre-warren-east-collsion

25/05/2026

Seven people are facing serious drugs charges over their alleged involvement in a m**h trafficking syndicate in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Media release: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/m**h-firearms-gold-bullion-and-designer-handbags-seized-eastern-suburbs-warrants

Anyone with information about drug trafficking is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.