theft
Burglar to serve four months’ jail
A Colac district father who broke into a school and stole a trolley worth of maintenance supplies will serve four months in prison.
Bank card thief avoids criminal record for Colac shopping spree
A Colac district father who went on a spending spree throughout the city with a stolen bank card has avoided a criminal record but must make a $300 donation.
Tech thieves targeting Colac store
Colac criminal investigation unit detectives are investigating a burglary at a Colac business.
Teen to pay for thefts
A 17-year-old must repay more than $250 for items she stole from a retail store.
Bunnings bandit must repay store
A man who pocketed tools while wandering Colac’s Bunnings must pay $413 in fines and repayments for the stolen items.
Trio charged over alcohol syndicate
Three men have been charged over their alleged involvement in an alcohol theft syndicate where more than $130,000 in liquor was stolen from stores around Victoria including Colac.
Police issue safety reminder as thefts increase
Thefts have increased by almost 60 per cent in Colac Otway shire across 12 months, new crime data reveals.
Thief must pay $1217
A Colac man who stole an electric bike from Coles must pay more than $1000 to the victim.