As Crime Week for 2018 came to an end, the Orana Mid-Western Region’s crime manager reminded all residents to be vigilant, and to keep themselves and their property safe.
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Orana Mid-Western Police District Crime Manager Detective Inspector Denise Godden said the two significant rural crime arrests made during the week came as a timely reminder for people.
“With this being rural crime week, it’s really really important to make people aware to report crime on their properties so we get a really good picture of what’s going on,” Detective Inspector Godden said.
“It’s a very timely reminder that people do need to be vigilant on their properties and they ensure they keep themselves safe and their property safe.”
A 35-year-old man and 19-year woman were charged during the week with aggravated break and enter, stealing, driving in a dangerous manner and stealing a motor vehicle.
“We know they’ve definitely been around Coonamble, Baradine, Nyngan, Cobar, Forbes, Dubbo so they’ve been over quite an area,” Detective Inspector Godden said.
On Tuesday, September 4 Orana Mid-Western Police District officers attended a Dunedoo property after reports of stolen items.
Rural Crime Investigators began an investigation following reports of a vehicle leaving the premises and after an appeal the vehicle was allegedly identified through the NSW Police Rural Crime Facebook Page.
Police will allege in court the vehicle may be linked to a break and enter property near Wongarbon.
On Friday, September 14, Central North Police District officers located the vehicle at Coonamble which allegedly contained numerous items believed to be stolen.
Later the pair allegedly stole a second vehicle from a Baradine property which was last seen in Beni Forest near Dubbo.
The man was refused bail is due to reappear at Dubbo Local Court on Wednesday, October 10. The woman was granted condition bail and is due to appear at Dubbo Local Court on November 14.
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Rural Crime Week 2018 saw 26 workshops held across regional NSW to unite farmers and police to tackle rural crime.
Police said Investigators would continue to work closely with farmers and communities in a coordinated approach to ensure ongoing reporting and investigation into illegal activity.
Anyone with information about incidents of rural crime are encouraged to contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police have reminded the public any information would be treated in strict confidence and not to report crime on NSW Police Force social media.
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