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Mower stolen from Harness Racing Club

POLICE are investigating the theft of a John Deere ride-on mower from the Robinvale Harness Racing Club.

Offenders forced their way into a shed some time between 5pm on February 18 and 6pm on February 20.

Vehicle theft

POLICE are investigating the alleged theft of a vehicle from a Swan Hill address.

The vehicle went missing from Weaver Drive some time between 1am and 7.30am on February 27.

Damage caused

A LIGHT bar was stolen from a vehicle in Swan Hill.

The vehicle was also damaged during the incident at the Rutherford Street residence.

It happened some time between 6pm on February 21 and 5.30am the following day.

Weapon possession

A MAN will face court after allegedly being in possession of a prohibited weapon.

The 42-year-old Swan Hill man was intercepted by police on February 23.

Office rummaged

THE Wycheproof swimming pool was targeted by thieves last month.

Police said offenders forced entry to the pool some time between 7.30pm on February 22 and 3pm the following day, before then forcing their way into the office area where drawers were rummaged through and a computer tablet device was stolen.

Outdoor setting missing

HEARTLESS thieves stole an outdoor setting from the rear of the Wycheproof hospital.

The incident took place between 4.55pm on February 21 and 7.30am on February 24.

Drug caution

A WOORINEN man was issued a caution for drug possession in Swan Hill last week.The 42-year-old man was allegedly in possession of cannabis on February 27.

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