Mitchell Shire Police Beat: September 20, 2022

Theft

A jacket, wallet and car keys were stolen from a fast food restaurant on High Street, Wallan, at about 7am on Friday, September 9.

Police have released a image of a man, below, they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Wallan theft

Anyone with information that may be able to assist police can contact First Constable Gunerli at Wallan Police Station on 5783 0400, quoting incident 220290064.

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Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous report via Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/ or by calling 1800 333 000.

Property damage

An unknown offender smashed the glass window on a caravan at a caravan park in Kilmore at 3am on September 13.

The offender used a fist size rock to break the window before leaving, making no attempt to enter the caravan. Estimated property damage was valued at $245.

Criminal damage

Overnight on Saturday September 10, an unknown offender damaged the front door of a laundry mat in High Street, Broadford, causing the glass to shatter. No entry was gained.

Burglary

Over the weekend of September 10 to 12, unknown offenders have accessed a vacant house in Fortitude Avenue, Beveridge, through the laundry door at the rear of the property.

Police belive a 10mm screwdriver or jemmy was used to force the door unlocked.  

The offender stole three bedside tables, the garage remote, artwork, books, a Louis Vuiton handbag and a fruit bowl.

Anyone with information can contact Crime-Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the police assistance line on 131 444.

Theft of plates

Between Saturday and Sunday, unknown offender/s removed and stole the number plates affixed to a vehicle parked on the street in Emily Street, Seymour.

On Saturday, unknown offenders removed and stole the rear number plate affixed to a vehicle parked on Editorial Avenue, Wallan.

Police continue to remind the community that installing one-way anti-theft screws on their vehicles can prevent number plates from being stolen and used for further crimes. For more information, visit www.police.vic.gov.au/safepl8.

Suspicious activity

Have you seen unfamiliar vehicles being driven around private, or areas predominately used by locals? Or vehicles with trailers being driven around empty or full of goods in the early hours of the morning? Or people wandering around closed business yards or hanging around the back of lane ways?

Police encourage people to say something! Report suspicious activity by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the police assistance line on 131 444.

People should still call triple zero immediately if the incident is life-threatening, needs immediate police attendance, a crime is occurring now, or the offender is, or could be, still in the area.

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