Offenders forced the front pedestrian gate to the Bentinck St business. Once inside, they cut the padlocks on the roller doors of seven storage units.
A battery weighing 65kg has been stolen from a roadside noticeboard in Kilmore East.
The 12-volt AGM battery was stolen from a VMS noticeboard on Kilmore East Rd between 5.30pm on June 30 and 1pm on July 4.
The padlock to the battery compartment was cut to gain access.
• At 9.30pm on July 9, an offender drove a vehicle along the maintenance track of the train line near Kilmore East Railway Station and used the vehicle to remove and steal 200m of copper wire from the track.
Hall graffitied
Overnight on July 15, spray paint was used to paint graffiti on the Scout Hall in Howe St, Seymour.
Green, white and purple spray paint was used to graffiti the left-hand side of the building and surrounding fences.
• If you can assist with identifying the offenders or any information about these incidents, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or your local police station.
Man faces drug charge
A Broadford man will face court on a drug charge later this year.
At 7.30am on July 17, Kilmore police intercepted the man, 20, on the corner of Wandong Rd and The Dene in Wandong. A search of the vehicle was conducted and police found a small amount of a drug of dependence.
The man was arrested and taken to Kilmore's police station, where he was charged with possess drug of dependence and bailed to the Seymour Magistrates’ Court later this year.
Changes to firearm storage requirements
Several changes to the firearm storage laws are being implemented from August 30.
Changes include ensuring that storage receptacles are purpose-built, made from steel and at least 1.6mm thick.
Find out more at www.police.vic.gov.au/firearm-storage
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