theft

  • Man pleads guilty to dog and wallet thefts

    A 21-year-old man who stole a dog, a wallet and attempted to steal a car will learn his fate in March.

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  • School thief drives at police vehicle to evade capture

    A thief drove at a police vehicle and side-swiped a shed at Alvie Primary School to evade capture on Christmas Eve.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Violent addict serves 44 days

    A former Colac man who assaulted emergency workers has avoided further time in prison.

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  • 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.

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  • Thieves target Apollo Bay

    Apollo Bay police are appealing for information about a string of thefts from Apollo Bay properties over the weekend.

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