theft
Facebook fraud convicted
“That’s a cruel, cruel hoax to play on someone.”
A Colac woman who scammed a victim out of $200 by falsely advertising a vehicle on Facebook marketplace has received a $600 fine on top of repaying the money she stole.
Lucky iced coffee offender
A Colac magistrate has dismissed theft charges against a 53-year-old woman but warned her not to return to court.
Help locate stolen e-bike
Police are hoping the community can assist them in locating an electric bike stolen from Colac.
Conviction, fine for theft
A Colac man who stole a $250 bike from outside a local supermarket has received a $300 fine and a mark on his criminal record.
No conviction for trespass, theft
A Colac woman has avoided a criminal conviction for trespassing through a home, stealing items and breaking a television.
Saw-blade thief stung hefty fine
A 45-year-old man who stole saw blades by pocketing them down his pants has received a $400 fine.
Deer Park duo charged over alleged shop thefts
Police have charged two Deer Park men in relation to an alleged spate of shop thefts across Victoria including in Colac this month.
Call for break-in information
Colac police are appealing for information after a break-in at a Colac petrol station where about $10,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen.