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GANNAWARRA

Theft of motor vehicle: A LAND Cruiser utility was stolen from a property on Paton Road Ninyeunook near Quambatook between 1pm Saturday March 15 and Monday March 17. The 2020 dark grey utility had a black bull bar, several aerials mounted to the bull bar, and spotlights. At the time of the theft, it also had two orange rotating lights mounted to the tray frame, like those on an escort vehicle.


SWAN HILL

Theft of motorcycle: AN UNREGISTERED 2002 red Honda motorcycle CRF250 was stolen from an address in Wonnon Court Swan Hill in the early hours of Saturday March 15.

Drug Possession: POLICE intercepted a vehicle in the Swan Hill area on Thursday March 20. The vehicle was searched and a quantity of what is alleged to be methylamphetamine was located. The 38-year-old female driver was arrested, charged and bailed to attend court at a later date.

Property theft: SWAN Hill detectives are investigating the theft of a meat band saw from a closed business in Station Street, Nyah West which occurred between February 10 and 23.

Arson: THE CFA and police were called to the railway line in Station Street Lake Boga about 7am on Thursday March 20. It appears a pile of old railway sleepers had been set alight overnight. Other than the old sleepers, there was no further damage.

Theft from motor vehicle: THE victim left their car parked on High Street Swan Hill in the vicinity of the netball courts just before 6pm on Monday March 17. When the victim returned to their car about 7.30pm, the rear driver side window had been smashed and a handbag and laptop were taken.

Theft: A DARK blue Tebco Discovery electric bicycle was reportedly stolen from the garage of a home in Thurla Street Swan Hill between February 4 and 18. At the time of the theft, the bike had a black cage basket on the back.

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