If you live in Northcote and use Twitter you may have recently seen a tweet calling for help to locate a stolen bike. Andrew, a local Northcote resident had his distinctive black Verite carbon frame bicycle stolen from his home during a break-in. His bike wasn't locked so the theives were able to easily wheel … Continue Reading ››
Police are asking Gooch St, Thornbury residents to report anyone suspicious due to a number of burglaries in the street recently. Thieves have forced open windows, stealing laptops and other electrical items. Report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Porsche: No substitute
Last week, we told you the sad story of the Ivanhoe East resident who had his Porsche Cayenne stolen (despite it being locked). The thief stole the key from inside the owner's house which was accessed … Continue Reading ››
Porsche Cayenne
This week there is a very unhappy Porsche Cayenne driver in Ivanhoe.
Imagine having this car, locking it, putting your keys inside in a safe place and then waking up in the middle of the night to … Continue Reading ››
Police are seeking help from local residents to catch the man believed to be responsible for about 20 burglaries in the Bellfield and Ivanhoe area. They are advising that a man knocking on doors in the area to check if there is … Continue Reading ››
A while ago, we advised that there had been a series of thefts of number plates in the Northcote area. This week Police are reporting further number plate thefts in Eltham.
Number plates are often stolen in order to steal petrol or commit other crimes, according to … Continue Reading ››
Moreland Council have voted to receive a $250,000 grant from the State Government to install CCTV in Brunswick despite 60% of surveyed residents being against it. The Council also voted to contribute a further $250,000 from its own budget to contribute to the cost of installing CCTV, increased street lighting and other … Continue Reading ››
Northcote and Thornbury have been hit by a series of residential burglaries in the last week. Thieves appear to be getting bolder with one perpetrator caught trying to break in through a window by the resident. Police are advising residents that burglars have recently been most active Mondays, Fridays … Continue Reading ››
Police are reporting a series of 20 burglaries in the Ivanhoe and Bellfield areas in the last month. They believe the crimes are linked and being perpetrated by someone locally due to the close proximity of the break-ins. All the break-ins have occrrued in the area between Bell Street and Livingston Road … Continue Reading ››
Police are advising women to pay closer attention to their handbags as there have been numerous reports of thefts from handbags in Northcote Plaza, Preston Markets and at Northland Shopping centre.
Zipping up or securely closing your bag is the first line of defence against pickpockets but being aware of others around you while in busy … Continue Reading ››
