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KERANG

Pet-food porch pirate.

TWO bags of dry animal food were stolen from the porch area of a Boundary Street address, after they were delivered to the house on November 8. The owner returned home later that day and realised the delivered property had been stolen.


Sheep stolen.

BETWEEN October 28 and November 12, two 6-month-old Poll Dorset sheep were stolen from a Loddon Vallet Highway address.


Slumped driver.

A FEMALE driver was found slumped over the steering wheel of her vehicle in Wellington Street about 2:45pm on November 15. Police searched her vehicle and located a small bottle of liquid, which appeared to be the illicit drug GHB. The female was interviewed at Kerang Police Station.


COHUNA

Fence damaged.

EXTENSIVE damage was caused to a farmer’s fence along Cohuna’s Leitchville Road between 1am and 6am on November 17. Police say it appears a 4×4 vehicle had driven through the fence. They are seeking further information.


KOONDROOK

Lock tampering.

Moderate damage to two entrances of a Grigg Road building was caused by tampering with locks at 3:38am on November 13. A 4×4 vehicle with bull bar and driving lights was at the site. The offenders did not gain entry. Police are asking for any suspicious vehicles in the area to be reported.

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