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BRUTAL ROBBERY: Masked robbers terrorise German tourists
POLICE are appealing for information after two masked offenders terrorised and robbed three German backpackers at Lorne.
Jail time for disgraced travel agent
FORMER Colac businessman Jordan Dittloff will spend a minimum of 20 months in jail after pleading guilty to 47 theft charges and stealing more than $277,000.
OPEN COURT: Victims encouraged to attend sentencing
A FORMER employee of disgraced Colac businessman Jordan Dittloff says it’s important the fraudster “faces the music” when he receives his sentence for theft charges on Wednesday.
CRIME SHOCK: Colac children face knife and theft charges
THREE Colac children aged between 10 to 13 have pleaded guilty to a Colac crime spree, with the magistrate warning them to clean up their lives.
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.