Community
17 May, 2024
Help sought on car thefts
POLICE have appealed for information after a crime spree across the region saw a number of vehicles stolen overnight on Sunday.
Warrnambool Police Crime Investigation Unit detective senior constable Wayne Ryan said police were investigating a spate of alleged incidents overnight last Sunday, May 12.
Police believe a lone offender was responsible for a number of stolen vehicles and items in the early hours of the morning.
“We believe one offender has committed multiple offences between Warrnambool and Camperdown overnight,” Det Snr Const Ryan said.
“There was a theft from a motor vehicle in Warrnambool, and also the theft of a separate motor vehicle.”
The car allegedly stolen from Warrnambool was a black Holden Commodore ute, which was then alleged to have been driven across the region before being dumped on Monday morning on the corner of Princes Highway and Sandys Lane at Gnotuk.
Police allege another vehicle was then stolen from the Gnotuk area, a Ford Ranger with a trailer attached, which was later found abandoned in Camperdown.
“We believe the same offender has then committed a burglary and stolen another vehicle, this time a gold 2016 Toyota Prado, from the Park Road area,” Det Snr Const Ryan said.
“We believe all the offending in the Camperdown and Gnotuk region took place from around 2.15am to 3am on Monday, May 13.
“The alleged offender was last seen travelling east from Camperdown in the Colac direction.”
Det Snr Const Ryan said the nature of offending was unpredictable and urged the community to remain vigilant in protecting their property.
“Police encourage everyone to ensure their cars and garage doors are locked at all times,” he said.
Det Snr Const Ryan urged the community to come forward with any information, dashcam or CCTV footage which may assist police with their inquiries.
To contact the Crime Investigation Unit phone Warrnambool police station on 5560 1333 and follow the prompts.
Alternatively, phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
