Canning Vale pavilion hit by vandalism after $1.5M upgrade
The newly renovated Canning Vale Pavilion and Changerooms at Canning Vale Oval have been targeted by vandals, causing significant damage to the facility.
It’s believed on Sunday, November 3, between 6 pm, when the Cricket Club finished its session, and 8 pm, when the building’s doors auto-locked, vandals caused significant damage by tearing apart one of the toilet blocks.
The destruction has been estimated to amount to thousands of dollars.
The facility had just undergone a $1.5 million renovation and, the following day, was officially opened by Mayor Patrick Hall, Councillor Ivonne Rodriguez, and MLC Stephen Pratt.
Mayor Patrick Hall said he was “beyond disappointed” to come upon such wanton vandalism.
“So many people worked so hard to deliver this project for Canning Vale residents. To see it torn apart in this way is incredibly disheartening,” Mayor Hall said.
The facility, located adjacent to Canning Vale Primary School, supports local clubs operating from the nearby oval, including the Canning Vale Junior Football Club and Canning Vale Cricket Club.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact the City of Canning or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to assist in identifying those responsible for the vandalism.
Two face burglary charges
Armadale Detectives have charged two men in connection with an aggravated home burglary and armed robbery that occurred in Maddington on Monday, November 3.
At approximately 4.20 am, two unknown men entered a house on Alcock Street.
During the incident, the victim, a 38-year-old man and the only occupant at the time, was awoken in his bedroom and threatened with a firearm while another man rummaged through the premises, stealing several items before fleeing on foot.
A 34-year-old man from Maddington has been charged with two counts of aggravated home burglary and commit, one count of aggravated armed robbery, and one count of stealing.
While a 28-year-old man from Maddington has been charged with one count of aggravated home burglary and commit and one count of stealing.
Both men were due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court on Tuesday, November 5.
Police appeal for unknown witness
WA Police would like to speak with an unknown man who assisted a woman allegedly assaulted in Cannington last week.
It’s alleged that at around 3 pm on Monday, October 28, a woman was walking in the vicinity of a school on Wharf Street when she was assaulted by a man known to her.
She suffered facial injuries and later attended hospital for treatment.
During the incident, an unknown male stopped and assisted the woman.
The man who allegedly assaulted has subsequently been charged and is now before the courts.
If you believe you are the unknown male involved in the incident or have any other information, WA Police are urging you to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperswa.com.au.
Two P-Platers clocked at 194km/h and 200km/h in separate incidents
A 17-year-old male P-plater has been charged following a reckless driving incident on Tonkin Highway on Tuesday, October 29.
The driver was captured by a safety camera on Tonkin Highway, near the airport, allegedly travelling at 194km/h in a 100km/h zone – 94km/h over the speed limit.
In a separate incident, the following day, another 18-year-old P-plater was charged after being spotted driving at speeds exceeding 200 km/h along Mitchell Freeway in Osborne Park on Wednesday.
Both vehicles have been impounded by police; and the drivers will appear before the courts at a later date.
The WA Police Force has issued a warning, stating, “The risk of speeding is not worth the probability of incurring a speeding infringement, facing serious charges, or, in the worst-case scenario, costing your life or the life of another.
Both incidents come after the state government introduced new laws that limit Red P-plate drivers to having only one passenger.
Known as Tom’s Law, the new rules will take effect on December 1.
According to the Western Australian Road Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2023 report, young drivers aged 17-19 have the highest KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) rate at 107 per 100,000 people compared to other age groups.
East Cannington Scooter Theft
Cannington detectives are currently investigating an alleged robbery that occurred in East Cannington on Thursday, October 31st.
It’s alleged that a black and red Kaabo electric scooter, similar to the one pictured, was stolen during the incident.
The alleged robbery occurred at approximately 3:30 pm in the vicinity of William Street and the Roe Hwy cycle path in East Cannington.
Any witnesses who may have dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage should contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000, where they may remain anonymous if they wish.
Any relevant footage can be uploaded directly to investigators online.
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