Public help sought on burglaries

Geraldton police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying several juveniles believed to have been involved in a burglary and stealing incident from Revolution Bike Shop, Geraldton.

The incident happened about 6pm on Sunday, October 15.

If you know the whereabouts of the stolen bikes, phone Geraldton police on 9923 4555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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At 5pm on October 9, offender/s accessed a vehicle using car keys stolen from within a house and stole a wallet, then used a bank card at the United service station, at the corner of Rifle Range and Utakarra roads, Rangeway.

The suspect is described as a dark-skinned male with unshaven goatee and dark hair, and wearing a blue long-sleeved jumper.

If you know who he is or have any information as to his whereabouts, please call Geraldton police on 9923 4555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Burglary and stealing occurred overnight on Sunday, October 1, and Monday, October 2, at a property in Durlacher Street, Geraldton. Offender/s forced entry via roller doors to a shed at the address and stole a bike.

If you know the whereabouts of the stolen bike or any other information about the burglary, phone Geraldton police on 9923 4555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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A stealing incident occurred at Sunset Beach Holiday Park, 4 Bosley Street, Sunset Beach, overnight on September 17.

Two male suspects entered the games room and removed a flat-screen TV from the wall.

One of the suspects was carrying a child, who was placed on the pool table while the TV was removed.

Public assistance is sought to identify the pair.

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Burglary and stealing — overnight between Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15. offender/s gained access to a rear shed and stole a custom-built bicycle at Beachlands. Have you seen the bike?

There are only a few in Australia and the bike is very distinctive.

It is a Thorn Raven Nomad Mark 2, 14-speed roll off hub — red, L grips on handlebars.

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Police are looking into a burglary and the theft of a motorcycle from Highway Autobarn in Wonthella on October 1, about 10.20pm.

Police saw the motorcycle and a dark-skinned man, about 18-30 years old, medium build, wearing dark shorts and a light-coloured shirt.

The motorcycle stolen was an unregistered 2008 yellow Yamaha 250cc off-road bike.

If you have any information, contact police on 9923 4555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Is your vehicle like a jeweller’s shop window? Items you can see left in your vehicle, a thief can also see. Look after your property and take it with you or leave it at home.

It only takes a second to smash a window and it’s gone.

Any attractive items such as shopping bags, backpacks, sports bags, handbags, purses and wallets left in your vehicle are temptations for someone to smash your window or try the door and steal your property.

Do not leave coins and cash visible, put your tools and laptops/tablets out of sight or leave them secured at home, and take your sunnies with you.

Opportunist thieves will steal first and look at the value later and leave you to pay for the damage and for raised insurance because of claims, not to mention the inconvenience of cancelling all your cards and applying and waiting a week or more for new ones to arrive.

The convenience of contactless payment technology left unattended may mean multiple purchases can be made before you realise your money has gone.

Acting Inspector Brad Bird is the officer-in-charge at Geraldton Police Station.