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Burglary: On Wednesday, October 23, between 5pm and 8.30am the next day, offenders forced entry to a business on Nyah Road. Electronic equipment and garden hoses were taken.

Theft: On Tuesday, October 22, between 9.30pm and 10.40pm, a handbag was taken from the front verandah of a home in Thurla Street. The victim had been visiting the premises, and had left the handbag outside. It contained a mobile phone and personal items.


GANNAWARRA

Damage: On Friday, October 25, between 9.30pm and 4pm the next day, the front glass door of a home in Channel Street, Cohuna, was damaged.

Burglary: On Tuesday, October 22, between 5pm and 7.30am the following day, offenders have forced entry to a shed at a business in King Albert Street Leitchville and stolen 20 legs of ham.

Theft: On Monday, October 21, about 2am, a three wheeled motorised scooter was stolen from the rear of a business off Scoresby Street, Kerang.


BULOKE

Burglary: On Tuesday, October 22, between 6pm and 12pm the next day, offenders forced entry to a sporting complex on Woods Street, Donald. The offenders rummaged through the building, but it appears nothing has been taken.

Vehicle Theft: On Saturday, October 26, between 2pm and 2pm the next day, a blue Hyundai Getz was stolen from an address in Mount Street, Wycheproof. The vehicle contained an expensive sound system.

Theft from motor vehicle: On Saturday, October 26, between 7.30pm and 9.20am the next day, offenders entered a vehicle parked in Grandview Street, Wycheproof. A registered firearm, along with cash and keys were stolen.

Burglary: Between 8pm on Monday, October 21, and 3.30pm on October 23, offenders forced entry to a sporting complex on the Broadway, Wycheproof. A brand new “Square” eftpos machine was stolen.

Theft from motor vehicle: On Saturday, October 26, between 10pm and 7am the next day offenders entered a vehicle parked in Main Street, Culgoa. They stole a wallet and loose change.

Burglary: On Saturday, October 26, about 5.45pm, offenders stole an orange coloured “Giant” mountain bike from a garage at a property on the Calder Highway, Nullawil. Power and hand tools were also taken.

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