Articles tagged: theft
Burglar released from jail after 45 days
A Colac district man who went on a three-month stealing spree throughout the region pinching cars, bikes and golf clubs has been released from prison after 45 days.
Hands off our club: club broken into for second time
Officials from West Warrion’s cricket club say they are deeply disappointed after thieves targeted their club for the second time this year.
Firey pleads for stolen trailer info
A Beeac firefighter is appealing for information after his tools trailer was stolen from his property.
Police allege district farmer stole cattle
A Colac district farmer will face court in August charged with stealing cattle from a Pirron Yallock property earlier this year.
Alleged teen thief set to front court
An 18-year-old Colac man is set to face court on multiple charges, including thefts across south-west Victoria.
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.
Public appeal for stolen bicycle
Colac resident and keen cyclist Bryan Cuthbertson is urging community members to lock their bicycles after a brazen theft.
Accused caught at court
A Melbourne man who was set to face Colac court on Monday was arrested before he could face a magistrate, with officers charging him with stealing almost $20,000 from an elderly Warrnambool woman.
Colac thief avoids three months’ jail
A Colac woman who stole nearly $9000 worth of goods from multiple Colac businesses has avoided a three-month jail sentence but must serve the community with 75 hours of unpaid work.
Hunt for offenders continues
Colac Criminal Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to appeal for public assistance after thieves stole $3000 worth of stock from Toyworld Colac.
Cop callout after cattle theft
Colac Police are appealing for information following the theft of almost 40 cattle from a Colac West farm this month.
Officers probe crash, flag thefts
Police are continuing to investigate a crash at the Princes Highway roundabout at Colac East that left two people hospitalised.
LAST CHANCE: Teen snuck in, took thousands from victim’s phone
A Colac teenager who entered a home and stole an 80-year-old’s life savings has been granted bail with a stern warning.
Caution urged over Facecrooks
Community members have voiced support for traders who are posting footage of thieves at work.
THIEVES IN FEEDS: More traders naming and shaming on Facebook
Colac and district businesses are taking to social media to name and shame as a way of fighting back against shoplifters.
Consider alternatives, protect online orders
Colac and district residents are being urged to take key steps to protect their online orders from opportunistic thieves.
Road safety group hosting plate, child seat day
An “alarming” rise in numberplate theft and incorrectly fitted child seats is the driving force behind a free community event this weekend.
Police seek theft information
Apollo Bay police have released another image of a suspected tool thief.
Police issue reminder after Bay tool theft
Apollo Bay police are reminding people to lock up their homes, cars and valuables after a recent theft in the coastal town.
Colac bike rider fined
A Colac man will pay a $500 fine after being caught riding a stolen bike.
Bail denied for fake Colac seller
A Colac district man who allegedly fleeced more than $10,000 from people in fake online sales has been denied bail.
Lorne thieves to face court
A brazen thief who allegedly stole a charity donation tin from a Lorne supermarket in front of an employee has been arrested and will face court.
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.
