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Bite-sized break-in
THREE apple computers were stolen from a school in David Hill Road, Monbulk, last week.
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward.

Police number
EMERALD police have a new number.
Phone 5954 0200 to speak to local police but in case of an emergency phone triple zero.

Shed vandalised
GRAFFITI vandals have once again damaged the Cocktoo Men’s Shed, community complex and childcare centre.
Police say they believe the graffiti happened on Saturday night and are calling on witnesses to contact 5954 0200.

Lock up or lose out
UPWEY residents are yet again being reminded to lock their cars, even if parked in the driveway.
The recent reminder comes as a dozen cars were broken into over the weekend with property and cash being stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Belgrave police on 9754 6677.

Broken-into heart
MOUNT EVELYN’S Heart and Soul café was broken into on Sunday night.
Police said that a cash register with a small amount of money was stolen from the premesis.
Investigations are continuing.

Daylight kidnap
POLICE are calling for witnesses to what they believe could have been a daylight abduction.
Detective Leading Senior Constable Ross McDonald said that a silver coloured Ford Territory was seen in the Kilsyth and Mooroolbark area between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Friday 30 May.
Three adults, a male and two females, were seen in the car before witnesses reported seeing them forcing another person into the vehicle.
The car was last seen driving south down Hawthory Road in Kilsyth.
He said police were appealing for witnesses who saw the abduction or may have seen suspicious behaviour in the area.
He said the victim was described as being 150cm tall with a thin build and wearing a blue hoody top.
The driver of the Ford was described as tall and thin, balding and wearing a grey top and blue jeans.
The man and one of the females in the car were described as being in their 50s.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Yarra Ranges CIU on 9739 2300.

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