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POLICE are calling on witnesses to an attempted break-in at Yellingbo Primary School on Saturday morning.
The school security alarm went off not long before noon and when a security guard attended he spoke to a man on the school grounds.
The man left the scene in a commodore sedan and false number plates.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

School break-in
UNKNOWN offenders forced entry to a standalone garage at the Upper Yarra Secondary College at 4am on Friday 15 August.
While it is unknown if anything was stolen just yet, police are hoping to hear from witnesses.

Smash and grab
A YARRA Junction hairdressing salon had loose change stolen from their cash register last week.
Thieves broke the front window of the salon to gain entry between 5pm and 9am on the 13-14 August.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Triple trouble
THREE men have been charged in relation to a series of burglaries in the Upper Yarra.
The men, all 22 were from Woori Yallock and Lilydale.
Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said the men were charged in relation to thefts in Hoddles Creek and Launching Place – including Hoddles Creek Primary School.
All three are expected to face Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 4 December.

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