theft

  • Photo of the Colac police station sign out front

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • Judge with court gavel

    Thief must pay $1217

    A Colac man who stole an electric bike from Coles must pay more than $1000 to the victim.

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  • Bunnings bandit at court

    A Colac district man has avoided a criminal conviction for a theft at a Colac store.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Help locate stolen e-bike

    Police are hoping the community can assist them in locating an electric bike stolen from Colac. 

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  • 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.

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