Police and Emergencies
House burgled three times
POLICE have charged a Colac man who allegedly stole cash in three burglaries at the same Colac house.
Trail rider crashes into wire boobytrap
COLAC police are investigating after a cyclist suffered concussion when he crashed into a near-invisible wire strung tightly across a Forrest bike trail.
Police impound 153kmh car
POLICE have impounded a Colac teenager’s car for 30 days after he drove at more than 150 kilometres an hour on a Colac district road.
Spotlighters target house
A COLAC district woman feared for her family’s safety after a shooter’s spotlight shone into her daughter’s bedroom.
Thieves strike salon again
THIEVES have stolen $1000 worth of products and cash from a Colac beauty salon five days after a failed attempt to break into the business.
Burglars target neighbouring businesses
POLICE are investigating a burglary and an attempted burglary at two neighbouring Colac business.
Police resume hunt for cold case killer
COLAC detectives have resumed a hunt for a motorist who hit and killed an Apollo Bay man near the coastal town 25 years ago.
House fire might be arson
INVESTIGATORS say an arsonist could be responsible for a house fire in Colac.