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Police Beat November 5

Thieves flee with Foster’s

A FOSTER’S Lager sign was stolen from a business in Nullawil between 2pm on October 24 and 12pm on October 25.

Court guest with cannabis

CANNABIS was found in the possession of a 30 year old female who attended the Robinvale Magistrates Court on October 26, and an official caution was issued.

Fire in Yana Street

RUBBISH being burnt off in a drum at a Yana Street address was attended by the police and CFA On October 26.

The occupant was issued with a penalty notice, and said they were unaware the fire danger period had started.

Cash stolen from business

A HOSPITALITY business in Swan Hill was targeted by thieves who broke in and stole money between 9pm Thursday October 28 and 8am the following day.

Brawl in Lake Boga

A DISPUTE between neighbours at Lake Boga which resulted in a 37 year old male being assaulted and property damaged was attended by police at 9.30am on Sunday October 31.

A 67 year old male was arrested and was remanded in custody.

Drug busts in Swan Hill

CANNABIS was discovered in the possession of a 38 year old man in Chapman Street at about 7.30pm on October 24.

The man was issued a caution.

That same night at 8pm police spoke to a 50 year old man walking along Stradbroke Avenue who was also in possession of cannabis.

He was arrested on outstanding warrants and bailed to attend court at a later date, and also received a caution for the cannabis possession.

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