Victoria Police

Gannawarra Shire

Cohuna

•     Between 3am and 6am on Wednesday, October 25, unknown persons driving a Ford utility and trailer full of wood have lost control at an intersection at Burkes Bridge. This has caused extensive damage to the vehicle, with the trailer flipping and the utility then catching fire. A second vehicle has then attended, trying to remove the damaged utility, failing to tow it free. So, the utility has been abandoned and the occupants have left the scene with the second vehicle. The fire engulfed the vehicle, spreading to a nearby fence. Thankfully, CFA have arrived and been able to extinguish the fire fairly speedily.  Obviously, the offending driver failed to call for help or remain on scene to speak to police. A witness coming upon the aftermath had called 000 and managed to video some of the unfolding situation, being useful for the ongoing police investigation.
•     On Saturday, September 30, a farmer was notified by neighbours that some of his cattle were wandering outside of their paddock. When they attended, the gate was open and there were approximately 25-30 cattle out on the road. The location is a dry weather only road and there are no farm buildings or houses in the area. It was a couple of weeks later he was drafting cattle from the same paddock he noticed that three Friesian heifers were missing. They are 15-18 months old and valued at approximately $1,500 each.
• Between 5pm on November 4 and 9am on November 5, offender/s have attended at a caravan park on Cohuna Island Road. Offender/s have entered the toilet block and proceeded to smash a hand soap dispenser, hand dryer, polished stainless mirror and basin. Extensive damage bill.   Damaged property has been collected for forensic ID. Police would be grateful of any information that may assist their inquiries.

Kerang

•     Saturday, October 14, an 80-year-old lady attended Kerang Primary School to vote in the Referendum. As she entered the school yard, she had a fall and was assisted by by-standers. She informed them that in her handbag there was an emergency assistance card with phone numbers should she need it. The card was located in the victim’s wallet and when she got into the ambulance and placed thing back in her bag, she noticed that $150 had been stolen from her purse. The victim ended up in hospital with a broken arm. If there is anyone who was present at the fall and may have witnessed the event, please let us know. Investigation is ongoing.
•     Between October 15 and 23, unknown offenders have stolen an Onga water pump and fixtures from the Kerang Uniting Church. The pump was covered and locked with a padlock.  The padlock was removed and the pump cover put back in place. More than three quarters of the water has also been lost from the 1,500 litre tank.

Leitchville

• Between November 2 and 4, an offender/s has removed the rear registration plate and petrol cap off a Commodore that was parked on the nature strip of a Queen Mary Avenue address.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police.

Dingwall

• On October 30, alleged offender has lit a fire at the side of a road, where he lives. The offender, after lighting same, has left scene, leaving fire unattended. The fire burnt slowly for a number of hours (according to witness) but a wind change has resulted in fire flaring up and being out of control. CFA notified by witness. Alleged offender to be interviewed by police for various fire related offences.
•  On October 31 at around 9.30am, Kerang Police attempted to locate a male person in the Dingwall area in relation to serious assaults. Police received information that the male was in the Nullawil area. Police located male in a paddock where he was arrested. A small quantity of illicit drugs was located in his backpack. He was conveyed to Swan Hill Police Station.

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