Car thefts
Spate of car thefts reported
Colac district residents have taken to social media to warn other community members of a spate of car thefts on the weekend.
Busy weekend for Colac police
Police are appealing for information following the theft of a motor vehicle from a property near Simpson, while a 38-year-old male has been charged after allegedly burgling a Colac home and stealing two motor vehicles in two separate incidents.
Cumberland River camper theft arrest
An Avalon man is in custody facing multiple charges over the theft of a campervan at Cumberland River while two people slept inside.
Thieves trash stolen Colac ute
A young Colac family has endured a painful night after having their car stolen from the driveway of their home, along with $2000 cash, and the family’s house keys, in one of two car thefts in the district over three days.
Cars stolen while owners were asleep
Police are investigating the theft of two cars from a Colac property while the owners slept.
Car thefts happening in Colac every night
Car thefts have become a nightly headache for Colac detectives, with reports of thefts every night last week.