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Police Beat 18-07

SWAN HILL

Burglary:

OFFENDERS have stolen various items including wrist and pocket watches from a home they forced entry into in Chapman Street, Swan Hill between 3pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday, July 9.

Motorcycle recovered:

A GEELONG man was charged with several offences and bailed to attend court at a later date after police found him to be riding a stolen motorbike with no registration plates in the Lake Boga area on Saturday, July 12. The bike was stolen in a burglary in Swan Hill in late June.

ROBINVALE

Damage:

OFFENDERS have smashed a window and attempted to break more on school grounds just after midnight on Wednesday, July 9.

BULOKE

Burglary:

NOTHING appears to have been stolen after offenders forced entry to a building off Mackies Road, Wycheproof between July 4 and 6.

Theft from motor vehicle:

DIESEL, radios and a computer tablet were stolen from heavy vehicles at a recreation area off Charlton-Swan Hill Road, Bunguluke between 3.30pm Monday, July 7 and the following morning.

Trailer theft:

OFFENDERS have stolen a blue box trailer and 1300L water tank from a property on Wescotts Road, Yeungroon between July 6 and 10.

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