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Police warn about home security

March 4, 2010

Cash, jewellery and an iPod were stolen from a residence in Elizabeth Street on Wednesday after an unknown offender entered through the rear door.

Police have expressed concern regarding the “lax attitude” many residents have towards security of their homes, businesses and motor vehicles. Read more

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Crime prevention workshop

February 10, 2010

South East business owners have been encouraged to attend a free business crime prevention workshop run by Adelaide police State Crime Prevention Branch and SGIC in Mount Gambier on February 17.

The Limestone Coast branch will support the “BizSafe” initiative, providing participants with information on local crime trends and common risks. Read more

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Knife-wielding bandit robs beauty salon

December 22, 2009

An unmasked knife-wielding bandit forced a Mount Gambier hairdresser to hand over $50 when he held up her salon on Friday night, telling her it was his Christmas money.

“What he didn’t realise was that it was actually my Christmas money that I’d worked hard for,” Kelly Salievic, owner of Liquid Hair and Beauty, told The Border Watch yesterday. Read more

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Thieves and vandals hit construction site

November 26, 2009

Renovations and extensions to the Lake Terrace Boandik Lodge aged care facility are being jeopardised by unknown, “well prepared” miscreants, who have taken to stealing anything that has not been bolted down at the Dycer Constructions site on Downer Road.

Police have intensified their hunt for the culprits, following vandalism that included $3000 damage to wiring at the half-finished premises overnight on Tuesday. Read more

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9.2pc drop in South East crime

July 21, 2009

Limestone Coast police Superintendent Trevor Twilley has attributed a 9.2pc crime reduction in the past year to the efforts of those under his command, acknowledging the region’s officers for their commitment to community safety.

Supt Twilley also thanked the community and stakeholders including local government, courts and Watch SA programs that had worked collaboratively with the police. Read more

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Petrol thefts reported

July 3, 2009

Petrol thief

Police suspect the driver of this vehicle of stealing petrol.

Mount Gambier police are investigating a series of petrol stealing offences in the region. Read more

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Counterfeit notes circulate in South East

May 29, 2009

Counterfeit cash has been circulating in the South East over recent weeks, prompting police to warn that people should check their notes and report fakes immediately.

A counterfeit $50 note was reported at a Naracoorte hotel several weeks ago.

Mount Gambier hotels, a supermarket, a bank and a taxi company have also been stung. Read more

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Recycling thieves strike golf club

May 27, 2009

Blue Lake Public Golf Links manager Bill Burley has had a gutful of unknown thieves entering the course at night to steal recyclable bottles and cans.

Mr Burley said the culprits had been going through the links’ bins for their own gain, the last incident happening overnight on Sunday. Read more

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Three people charged with stealing

February 21, 2009

Mount Gambier police charged three people with unrelated stealing offences on Friday.

A 20-year-old Mount Gambier woman was reported at 3pm for theft after allegedly stealing items from a local shop. Read more

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Bicycle engraving to combat theft

February 20, 2009

Bicycle engraving is available to cyclists this weekend (February 20 – 21) in a bid to combat theft.

The Central North Neighbourhood Watch group is offering the service tomorrow and Sunday at North Gambier Primary School. Read more

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