Articles tagged: 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.
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.
Bunnings bandit at court
A Colac district man has avoided a criminal conviction for a theft at a Colac store.
