theft
Two-month sentence for multiple offences
A 36-year-old mother who pleaded guilty to a string of charges including burglary must complete a community correction order once she is released from prison.
Bizarre offending but no conviction
A 20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to stealing blow torches, a gas canister, alcohol, cooked chickens and $20,000 of items including a samurai sword from a Colac store has walked from court without a conviction.
Offender hid drill in pants
A Corio man, who stole a drill from a Colac store by hiding it in his pants, says it was a “stupid action” but he will still have to pay a $650 fine.
Violent addict serves 44 days
A former Colac man who assaulted emergency workers has avoided further time in prison.
Spanner thief caught with knife and baton
A soon-to-be-dad must pay a $1000 fine for stealing spanners and carrying a knife and a baton.
Thieves target Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay police are appealing for information about a string of thefts from Apollo Bay properties over the weekend.
Cumberland River camper theft arrest
An Avalon man is in custody facing multiple charges over the theft of a campervan at Cumberland River while two people slept inside.
Camper stolen as victims slept inside near Lorne
A woman was dragged along the Great Ocean Road after the theft of a camper trailer she was sleeping in near Lorne, while a male victim was trapped inside the vehicle.