Children are continuing to risk their lives and the lives of others by engaging in dangerous pranks.
Motorists passing the Heathcote Junction Railway Station have been warned to remain vigilant as a group of youths have escalated from jumping out in front of unsuspecting drivers and throwing water balloons, to hurling rocks at passing cars and placing broken tree branches and tyres across the road.
The latest incident occurred on December 12 at 3.30am, when local business owner Bek Swan pulled over to avoid hitting the objects and inform police before taking it upon herself to clean up the scene.
“Most of the time I am able to throw whatever they put on the road into my car,” she said.
“But [earlier this month] they pulled down large tree limbs and I couldn’t remove them from the area.
“As a result, after I pulled them off the road, 30 minutes later it was all back on the road.”
Locals once again took to Facebook to share their concerns, with many suggesting community members take matters into their own hands to catch the culprits.
“They’ll end up killing someone,” one user wrote.
“How do the brains of these kids not compute how dangerous this is? Possible death trap,” wrote another.
Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Solyom of Kilmore, Broadford, and Seymour Police Stations warned that those behind the incidents could face criminal charges.
“Police have been made aware of this issue,” he said.
“Police believe this behaviour is potentially very dangerous for unsuspecting motorists. We have increased patrols in the area and … our members [have visited] the possible culprits [to] have an open discussion.”
Anyone with information is urged to call Kilmore Police on 5782 1211, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or if immediate risk to the public exists, Triple Zero (000).
