Geelong Advertiser

Unlocked doors allow burglars in

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and reported the highest number of residentia­l burglaries. and also had incidents, along with

A stolen car was involved in an incident in

with other incidents linked to further crime including theft from a motor vehicle, stealing from a shop and theft of a bicycle.

Nearly all burglaries occurred at residentia­l houses, but also included a motel, a house under constructi­on, a holiday home, a bungalow and four garages.

Twelve incidents had no sign of forced entry or entry was via an unlocked or open door. BURGLARY OTHER BURGLARIES occurred in

and Locations included a private hospital, milk bar, pizza restaurant, a restaurant and a school. THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE

and had a number of cars stolen this past week. Other incidents were spread across various suburbs, with multiple incidents in and One vehicle was stolen in during an aggravated burglary. A vehicle stolen from resulted in arson.

Four incidents were linked to theft offences and three related to a single incident of motorcycle­s stolen from a residentia­l address.

Only three of the stolen vehicles were located — in

(stolen from (stolen from and (stolen from THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE MULTIPLE incidents occurred in

and with two each occurring in and

Nearly all the incidents took place during darkness with Monday being a targeted time. Items stolen included cash, handbags/ wallets, alcohol, jewellery, clothing and tools.

Ten thefts involved the stealing of number plates (four had single plates stolen, six had both plates stolen). Eighteen number plates were stolen the previous week. PROPERTY DAMAGE INCIDENTS continue to occur in and

South of the river, multiple incidents were reported in

and Residentia­l houses have suffered smashed doors and windows. Graffiti has occurred at train stations and at shops. Vehicles have been damaged in the street.

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