theft
Heroes catch offender during armed robbery
A COLAC man has received a bravery award for helping stop a knife-wielding robber who was threatening people eight years ago.
Thief targets grieving widow
A COLAC district woman is devastated after thieves stole her husband’s wedding rings from her home, eight weeks after his death.
Ram-raid at chainsaw dealership
THE OWNER of a burgled business says he will need to invest in more security after a ram-raid targeted his shop.
Property crime rates fall across Colac and district
COLAC’S leading police officer says a targeted approach to burglary and deception offences helped reports of the offences drop by 29 per cent in Colac Otway in the past year.
Security cams photograph theft suspects
CLOSED-CIRCUIT television cameras in Colac’s CBD have taken photos of a white utility suspected of being involved in two separate thefts in Colac and district.
Supermarket thief faces jail sentence
AN APOLLO BAY man who stole more than $64,000 from a supermarket he worked at will spend the next three months in jail.
New life in clubs for agent
ALLEGED travel fraudster Jordan Dittloff has launched a new nightclub career while Colac and district people come to terms with losing thousands of dollars and their holiday dreams.
Colac businessman surrenders to police
POLICE have charged a Colac travel agent who disappeared two weeks ago with 36 counts of theft but detectives expect to lay more charges.