A 16-year-old’s bike was stolen from the rear of his workplace on Sunday, September 15. The bicycle is described as a black 26-inch mountain bike. Also stolen was a “GIRO” brand bicycle helmet. The theft is valued at $200.
Bin set alight
A vacant McLean Street premises had a rubbish bin set alight recently. Neighbours noticed the bin fire and immediately notified emergency services. The fire was extinguished before any other property was damaged.
Charges over cannabis and cash
A large quantity of cannabis plants and dried cannabis along with an amount of cash was located at a Pinniger Street address on Monday, September 23 as a result of police executing a Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances search warrant. A 31-year-old male was arrested and remanded overnight to attend the Benalla Magistrates Court.
Reversing vehicle injures woman
A 72-year-old Yarrawonga woman was treated for injuries at Wangaratta Base Hospital after she was hit by a reversing vehicle on Monday, September 23. The incident occurred on private property.
Safe Plate Day
Yarrawonga Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) will be holding a Safe Plate Day on Saturday, October 12 in front of Bunnings car park from 10am to 2pm.
Vehicle number plates are secured with standard screws which can be replaced with one-way anti-theft screws. For gold coins donations, your NHW volunteers will change the screws in your number plates.
The theft of vehicle number plates is increasing. Victoria Police and Neighbourhood Watch state-wide are aiming to deter thieves from stealing number plates through Operation Safe Plate.
Stolen number plates are used by criminals in petrol drive-offs, to avoid speeding and parking fines, and in burglaries and drug trafficking. In some areas, vehicles displaying false number plates are involved in over 50% of petrol thefts.
With the summer holidays approaching, Yarrawonga will host thousands of visitors. Make sure your number plates are secure and not used here or elsewhere for criminal purposes.
All stolen or missing number plates should be immediately reported to the police - telephone 131 444 and ask for Yarrawonga Police.
Police contact
Members of the community are reminded to call 000 for police attendance. For general advice check the Victoria Police website at www.police.vic.gov.au or call your local police. Anyone with information in relation to any offence can contact their local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.