General News
17 May, 2025
Police after witnesses or information
Warracknabeal Police are appealing for any information or witnesses in regards to recent thefts that have occurred around town.
Lifestyle theft
Between March 4 and March 8, several garden tools were taken from a shed near the Lifestyles building located on the Rural Northwest Health campus.
A Makita 18v whipper snipper, Makita 18v blower and the batteries that accompany the items.
Stolen diesel
Rural Energy located on Kelsall Street was stolen from and sustained damage on March 24 at around 1.45am.
A male, who had his face covered, had climbed the fence and cut a garden-type hose which was then used to syphon diesel from a truck leaving the premises.
Sleepers stolen
Around March 22, an unknown person/s attended a property on Coutts Lane, Warracknabeal, and stole six red gum sleepers.
The value is unknown.
Rifle range
The rifle range on Tip Road, Warracknabeal, was damaged and items have been stolen a couple of times over the last few weeks.
Damage was done to the club rooms and a shed midway down the range on March 3.
It is concealed from the road.
Two weeks prior an old phone and a bilge pump along with the associated hoses were stolen.
Anyone who witnessed or have any information in relation to these incidents are urged to contact Warracknabeal Police Station on (03) 5396 2100.
Alternatively, reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000, or submitted confidentially online www.crimestoppersvic.com.au