GANNAWARRA
Burglary
During the month of December, diesel was taken from a tractor parked at a property on Macorna South Road, Macorna.
Vehicle theft
A white 2001 Ford transit van was stolen from a property on Bartel Road, Mystic Park, registration ending in …2BD.
SWAN HILL
Deception
On Thursday, November 7, the victim saw a caravan for sale posted online. After paying a $2000 deposit, the seller ceased contact. The matter was reported via the Australian Government cyber crime reporting website. This is being investigated by local detectives.
Theft from motor vehicles
Between 4pm Friday, January 31, and 8am the following day, offenders gained entry to a vehicle parked in Dunstone Street and stole a wallet. Between 8pm Saturday, February 1, and 10am the following day, a wallet was stolen from a vehicle parked in Donnington Street. During that same period, a vehicle parked in Lock Drive was also targeted, with a wallet stolen. In all cases the cards contained in the wallets were used to purchase a variety of items.
Burglary
At 11.30am on Friday, January 31, a person entered the rear of a business in Campbell Street Swan Hill without permission. They were found by staff and decamped.
Burglary
In the early hours of Wednesday, January 29, offenders gained entry to a home in Pye Street while the victim was sleeping. A wallet was reported stolen, and cards used to make purchases.
Burglary
Between 6pm on Saturday, January 25, and 1pm the following day, offenders gained access to a shed at the rear of a property in Chapman Street and removed a lawn mower and pressure washer. These items were found on the rear lawn.
Wilful damage
Between 5pm on Saturday, January 25, and midday the following day, offenders threw rocks towards the Pioneer Settlement, causing damage to two windows.
Deception
In November last year, the victim was looking to purchase a car. He found a car listed on a legitimate online site. He paid a deposit and waited for an email to provide bank details for the balance. He received an email and transferred about $90,000. He did not realise the email had been intercepted and bank details changed. He was contacted by the seller to advise they had not received the funds.
BULOKE
Motorcycle theft
Over the months of November and December, a 2021 Yamaha blue TTR motorcycle was taken from a rural property on Hogans Road, Dooboobetic.
Burglary
Between 10pm on Thursday, January 30, and 7am the following day, offenders forced entry to sheds at a sporting complex in Woods Street, Donald. Tools were stolen.
ROBINVALE
Fireworks
Over January 28 and 29, police were made aware of several incidents of fireworks being set off. They were able to find the source of fireworks and interviewed those responsible. The offenders advised that they had been celebrating Chinese New Year and were not aware that fireworks were illegal. Unused fireworks were located and seized by police. Briefs of evidence are being prepared.
