A TECHED-UP burglar is being sought by police after a laptop, tablet computers and game consoles were stolen from an Upwey home last week.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said police believed unknown persons entered the Glenfern Road house on Tuesday 23 June, between 7am and 5pm.
Det Sgt Smithwick said police believed the burglars entered via an unlocked rear door, and stole a laptop, Samsung tablet and two Nintendo handheld game consoles, a Nintendo 3DS and a DS.
The total value of the stolen items is $2700.
Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Drill theft witnesses wanted
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a drill was stolen from a Belgrave property last week.
Between 6am and 4.30pm on Tuesday 23 June, a drill was stolen from a property on Temple Road in Belgrave.
Police are asking anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Thieves target tools
THOUSANDS of dollars worth of tools were stolen from a Silvan property last week, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Between 5pm on Monday 22 June and 7.30am the next day, unknown offenders entered a double garage on Henderson Hill Road in Silvan.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said a ride-on lawnmower, a chainsaw and a leaf blower were all taken.
Det Sgt Smithwick said the estimated value of all the stolen items was $3600, and urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Construction tools taken
A TOOL-HANDY thief is being hunted by police after breaking into a construction site in Moores Road, Monbulk, earlier this month.
Between 4pm on 18 June and 7am the next day, unknown persons cut a lock on a small shed on a construction site, stealing a laser-level worth $1200.
Anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Police ponder theft charges
A MAN will face charges for two incidents in Belgrave that occurred earlier this year, after being interviewed last week.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said a 37-year-old Lara man was interviewed last week in relation to a theft from an Old Reservoir Road property in Belgrave, which occurred in February this year.
Det Sgt Smithwick said he was also interviewed in relation to a theft from a car that occurred on Belgrave-Hallam Road on 30 January.
He said charges would be laid in relation to both incidents.
Assault witnesses wanted
POLICE are asking for witnesses to come forward after a Lilydale man was assaulted in his home earlier this month.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said that on 20 June at 1.30pm, the victim was at home in Taylors Road, Lilydale, when they heard a noise at their door.
He said the man was confronted by three men of Maori appearance, who stepped into his home and assaulted him, leaving him with multiple cuts and grazes.
Anyone who may have witnessed the assault is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Teens in graffiti probe
TEENAGERS from Wandin North are expected to be charged with graffiti offences, after being interviewed by police yesterday.
Monbulk Police Leading Senior Constable Ken Tromp said that police had interviewed three Wandin North teenagers in relation to graffiti offences in Wandin North.
He said the three boys, all aged around 14-15 are expected to have charges laid in relation to graffiti offences.
