Victoria Police

GANNAWARRA

Cohuna

• On the morning of Wednesday, February 28, a couple in their 70s have lit and maintained a campfire at Burkes Bridge in Gunbower National Park to burn rubbish while a Total Fire Ban was in place for the district.
  Patrolling Forest Fire Management officers have located the fire and extinguished the same. Police were called and both were interviewed and released pending summons. The offenders admitted knowing it was a day of total fire ban but lit only a ‘small fire’ to burn rubbish. A brief or evidence is being prepared.
• Unknown offenders have attended a farming property close to the intersection of Frantz and Cohuna Koondrook roads. A chain has been cut from a fence and a vehicle removed from the property. The vehicle is a 2002 model Ford Courier with a tray back. Police believed a car trailer has been used as owner had made the vehicle inoperable after the battery was stolen last December.
• In the evening of March 7, offender/s have attended at an address in Channel Street, Cohuna. Offender/s have attempted to break into two vehicles at this address. The door lock barrel and side window were smashed. Offender/s tried to gain entry to second vehicle but failed. Police have forensically searched vehicle and area for further evidence. We would also like locals to come forward with any further information. 
• On February 26, a male and female, U18 have entered a bottle shop in King George Street, Cohuna. Both parties have selected a bottle each of Sour Puss (spirits) and have walked out without paying for same. Owner of store has attended Cohuna Police and reported incident.  Offenders have been identified and will be interviewed. “I’m sure they will be left with a sour taste, when attending court.”
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• Between March 3 and 6, offender/s have attempted to open a gate at a Tate Drive commercial site. Offender/s have then scaled fence and gained entry to several trucks at location. It is not known what has been stolen at this point. Crime Scene Investigators have examined the scene and have located crucial evidence.

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