Thirteen cars damaged in Echuca crime spree

Sep 30, 2020

THIRTEEN cars were either broken into or damaged in Echuca overnight Monday – and thousands of dollars’ worth of items stolen.

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A KTM 450 orange dirtbike was stolen from a home in Colonel Ct while there was also damage to the Hyundai station wagon which was also in the carport.

Three properties were targeted in Oscar Pl, while there were two attempted thefts in Ada Ct with damaged windows to two cars at separate homes.

At Rob Roby Ct, a Mitsubishi station wagon was broken into with a children’s nappy bag and personal items stolen in the alleged incident.

Keys were taken from a Nissan Patrol in the same street.

Properties on Pevensey Pl, Oberin Ct, Campaspe Esp, Murphy St and Butcher St are also alleged to be targeted between 9pm on September 28 and 4am on September 29.

Detective Senior Constable Stuart Poulton of Echuca criminal investigation unit said investigations were continuing.

“We believe these incidents are linked to the thefts which occurred during September,” Det. Snr Constable Poulton.

“We would appeal to witnesses or anyone who may have seen anything suspicious that night.”

Anyone with information can contact Echuca police on 5483 1500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

By McPherson Media Group