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Police warn of crime spike in Echuca’s industrial area

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Crime spike: Echuca Police said the number of reported thefts and attempted thefts had increased in the industrial area near Matong Rd, Echuca. Photo by Adair Winder

Echuca Police said they had noticed a spike in the number of reported thefts and attempted thefts in the industrial area near Matong Rd, Echuca.

Detective Senior Constable James Scambler, of the Echuca Police, urged businesses to be mindful of suspicious behaviour occurring in that area.

“Be vigilant, make sure that everything is locked away, don’t leave things out at night and ensure that all of your security is up to date,” Det Sen Constable Scambler said.

If you have captured any suspicious behaviour on CCTV or have any information regarding these events, phone the Campaspe Criminal Investigation Unit on 5483 1558 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.