Police and Emergencies
Camperdown man escapes from prison
Police are searching for a Camperdown man who was among three men who escaped from Beechworth Correctional Facility in north-east Victoria this week.
Church cash stolen in Colac theft spree
Police are on the lookout for thieves after six burglaries at Colac properties this week.
Otways man appeals four months’ prison
An Otways man is on appeal bail after a magistrate sentenced him to four months in jail after police found him hiding with an illegal gun.
Thieves steal third vehicle from Colac district family
Police are appealing for information after thieves stole a vehicle from a Colac property overnight on Monday.
Teen boy inflicted $29,000 repair bill
A 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to 10 separate charges after he caused $29,000 worth of damage to a Colac house and stole four knives.
Support for victims of domestic assault
“There’s no shame in being a victim.”
Bandits target store in brazen burglary
Police are hunting for three offenders who stole a safe containing about $3000 from a take-away food outlet in Colac’s main street this week.
Police out in force for festive season
Colac and district police have increased patrols this week to get the message out that “the party is over for motorists who take risks”.
