Mooroolbark, Lilydale and Chirnside Park residents can expect to see an increased police presence at major hubs the next two weeks.
Operation Invest will launch on the weekend of 24 and 25 June and will run for a fortnight with the aim of reducing anti-social behaviour, assaults and thefts.
Targeting main congregating points like Lilydale Marketplace, Chirnside Park Shopping Centre, train stations and bus bays, extra police patrols will be put in place.
“With a focus on crime prevention and community safety, additional police patrols from Lilydale and Mooroolbark will be deployed in conjunction with police foot patrols throughout these community hubs,” a Yarra Ranges Eyewatch post said.
“We look forward to engaging with our local shop keepers and community members during this Operation.”
