Articles tagged: Colac Police
Report crime whenever, wherever
Colac police are encouraging community members to report non-urgent crimes and events anytime through the Police Assistance Line and online reporting.
Officers detect misbehaving motorists
Police have detected more than 750 offences during the region’s latest road safety operation that scoped part of the Colac district.
Family appeal for answers after thieves target vehicle
An Elliminyt family has been left devasted after their Toyota LandCruiser was stolen from their home in the early hours of Monday morning.
Services’ Easter safety advice
Colac and district emergency services are reminding the community to drive safe this Easter, with an expectation of increased traffic across the region.
German tourist applies for bail, police oppose
Police are opposing bail for a German tourist charged with causing a crash that killed a Cobden man.
Police praising a rise in reporting
Crime rates have fallen across Colac Otway, while breaches of court orders have reached a record high.
Colac Police Station doors hit by bicycle seat
Community members are urged to call before visiting Colac Police Station after its front entrance was damaged following an incident early Saturday morning.
Another cut for cop shop
Colac Police Station’s reception hours will be cut again, becoming business hours only from next week.
Overall fall, but violence rises
Colac’s top cop says the shire remains an “overwhelmingly safe place to live”, with the latest data showing a reduction in crime.
Police are seeking owners of stolen electric bicycle
Police in Colac are looking to return a stolen e-bike.
Be ready for police presence
Colac’s top road cop is pleading with the community to travel safe this long weekend in an effort to keep the roads trauma free.
Colac trafficker slammed, jailed for ice offences
A magistrate has condemned a Colac man for spreading the scourge of the drug ‘ice’ within the community.
Colac could be prime candidate
Colac’s former top cop says Victoria Police reforms could help bring highly trained officers back to the frontline–and he hopes Colac will be a trial site for the proposed changes.
Vandals damage gardens pond, steal goldfish
Colac police are appealing for information after the Colac Botanic Gardens pond was vandalised and goldfish were stolen.
Parents turn out for digital safety session
Colac and district parents and carers have learnt how to navigate the online world to ensure the safety of their young people online.
Wake up, switch on, drive safe
Colac’s top highway cop is urging motorists not to be complacent when they get behind the wheel following recent fatalities.
Police: Be an ‘upstander’
More victim survivors are speaking out against family violence, figures show.
Officers investigating car blaze
Police are investigating a Yeodene car fire that engulfed the vehicle on the weekend.
Secure plates and avoid theft
Police are urging Colac and district residents to fit cars with anti-theft screws after a statewide increase in numberplate theft.
Residents play prevention role
A community talk presented by local police has emphasised the importance of the Colac community speaking out when they witness crime.
Cows killed in Beeac collision
A vehicle hit and killed two cows on Beeac’s Main Street in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Thief pays for stolen bikes
A convicted thief has been ordered to pay a $500 fine for stealing two bikes in less than a week in Colac.
Lock homes, cars to protect from theft
Colac’s top cop is reminding people to lock up their cars and homes.
EYE ON THEFT: Police responding to rise in retail offences
Colac police are teaming up with local traders to address a recent rise in retail thefts.
