General News
26 September, 2023
Cars stolen in Simpson
RESIDENTS have been reminded to be extra vigilant with a series of thefts and burglaries in the area.
RESIDENTS have been reminded to be extra vigilant with a series of thefts and burglaries in the area.
Cobden Police Sergeant Craig Jenkins said two vehicles were reported stolen in the Simpson area over five days.
He said a Red Holden Utility was reported stolen during the early hours of Thursday, September 21 and a Prado was reported stolen in the early hours of Sunday, September 24.
Sgt Jenkins said the Red Holden Utility had been recovered and the alleged offender remanded on Saturday.
He said the Prado was still yet to be recovered.
Sgt Jenkins said the residents had “detected unusual behaviour and movement” in the area.
“I’d like to remind everyone to be vigilant,” he said.
“It means talking to your neighbours, promote community safety and encouraging the use of security cameras to deter and detect offending.”
Sgt Jenkins said there had also been a number of reports of thefts and burglaries in the area in recent weeks.
“There are obviously some undesirable people in the area at the moment,” he said.
“Police are making a conscious effort to recover outstanding items and apprehend the offenders.”
Sgt Jenkins encouraged community members to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Cobden Police on 5595 1550 if they have information about a crime or 000 if suspiscious or illegal behaviour is observed.
Residents were also encouraged to call into the Cobden Police station or Hewitt and Whitty Cobden to pick up a ‘rural farm crime sign’ for their property.