PORTLAND: Police investigate burglary
Friday, October 18, 2024
Portland Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary.
Investigators have been told a stolen white Holden Commodore was driven to a jewellers on Percy St about 1.40am on October 12.
A male passenger exited the car and smashed the front windows of the business with an axe before stealing jewellery and watches.
He then returned to the car which then drove off.
The Holden was dumped in Bell St, Haywood, a short time later and a Toyota Landcruiser was then stolen.
The Landcruiser was located in Terang later that day.
One of the offenders is perceived to be Caucasian with a solid build and at the time of the offence was wearing black shoes, black pants with a white stripe, glove and black hooded top.