POLICE are reminding residents to be wary of thieves over the Easter long weekend, with opportunistic thefts on the rise.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Melanie Woods, said that police were preparing for an increase in burglaries over the Easter long weekend.
She said that opportunistic thefts of power tools and items from cars increase over long weekends, and that there had been a “series” of thefts around the Chirnside Park area.
“It’s generally unlocked vehicles,” Det Sgt Woods said.
She said that cars and houses should be locked when possible, and that power tools are kept secured and engraved, and that owners should record serial numbers in case of theft.
House robbed while residents home
POLICE are calling for witnesses after a home was robbed in Yarra Glen over the weekend, while the occupants were inside.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Melanie Woods, said that between 11.30pm on Saturday, 19 March, and 9am the next day, unknown people entered a house in Miriam Drive, Yarra Glen.
Det Sgt Woods said the thieves entered through an unlocked door, and stole a purse with personal papers and cash inside.
She said a suspicious light-coloured Mitsubishi Lancer was seen in the area, and that anyone who may have any information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Tractors broken into
POLICE are asking witnesses to come forward, after two tractors were broken into in Yering last week.
Between 4pm on Thursday, 17 March and 8am the next day, two tractors at Munns Parks and Gardens in Yering were broken into.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Melanie Woods, said that police were still investigating the incident to determine what had been taken, but were asking members of the public who may have seen suspicious behaviour to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
