Eyewatch - Warrnambool Police Service Area

10/09/2026

Retail thefts often involve violent and aggressive behaviour, with offenders increasingly carrying weapons. These crimes threaten frontline workers, customers, and the wider community.

The community plays a vital role in disrupting this offending. Every piece of information can help prevent the next theft or act of violence.

If you know something, say something. Report anonymously to Crime Stoppers Victoria.
In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000).

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

See a car that doesn’t look right? 👀

You can now use Victoria Police’s new stolen vehicle check tool to see if a suspicious vehicle has been reported stolen.

Enter the registration, make or model.

If it’s listed as stolen, you can report its location to us through the Police Assistance Line or Crime Stoppers.

To access the tool, visit: www.police.vic.gov.au/stolen-vehicle-check-victoria

04/09/2026

At approximately 1.35 am on the 4th of September 2026, Police observed a Toyota Landcruiser driving on Moore St Warrnambool. The vehicle was being driven in an unroadworthy and unsafe condition. The driver, who was unlicenced at the time, also returned a positive alcohol reading of 0.102. The vehicle was subsequently impounded at a cost of $1560. The driver will be summonsed to appear at court.

02/09/2026

Can you assist?

Police are investigating a burglary in Camperdown between the 17th and 18th of July 2026.

It is believed the offender(s) attended the Gellie Street business between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM and stole a white Ford Ranger utility which was parked at the premises.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Camperdown Police Station on 5593 1000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.com.au

Ref: 260298913

02/09/2026

Unregistered. Unlicensed. Impounded.

On Tuesday, Camperdown Police were patrolling the Hamilton Highway near Darlington when they observed a trail bike on the highway without a registration plate attached.

The bike was intercepted and the rider, a 19-year-old man was found not to hold a motorcycle licence and told Police it was the first time he had ridden on the road. The bike was unregistered.

The bike was impounded at a cost of $1610. The rider will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

02/09/2026

Police arrested two teenage boys following an assault in Warrnambool on 2 September.

It is alleged the boys physically assaulted the victim inside a supermarket on Lava Street about 12.40pm.

Passersby intervened and the duo left the scene.

The victim, a 55-year-old Warrnambool man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The two teenage boys were arrested by police nearby shortly after.

The 16-year-old from the Warrnambool area and 15-year-old from the Southern Grampians area are in custody where they will be interviewed.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

29/08/2026

A career where you can make a difference in your local community and get paid from day one of training? Look no further than our Police Custody Officer (PCO) role.

Where no two days are the same, you’ll be responsible for the welfare of those in custody, the transport and management of prisoners and may even be required at court on the odd occasion.

Interested? You can always stop by your local station to chat to current PCOs about the role, or head to our website to learn more > www.police.vic.gov.au/police-custody-officer-careers

28/08/2026

HEALTHY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

Did you know the effects of social isolation in the elderly can lead to:

• A reduction in reporting crimes to Victoria Police including fraud and elder abuse
• A 29% increased risk of heart disease
• A 32% increased risk of stroke
• A 50% increased risk of dementia
• An increased risk of premature death

Victoria Police in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Port Fairy are introducing an initiative to reduce social isolation in our community by organising and encouraging healthy social connections.

On Tuesday the 25th of August, we held our first event at the Senior Citizens Hall in Port Fairy. It was a great turn out where we discussed topics including indicators of social isolation, support services available and upcoming social events in the community. We then had a fantastic lunch and listened to some excellent live music, whilst engaging with the attendees and listening to their concerns. Stay tuned for further Healthy Connected Communities events in the near future.

28/08/2026

“It’s a shocking feeling when your hard-earned money has gone.”

Mannu thought he was paying his builder. Instead, scammers stole his $20,000 deposit.

Stories like Mannu’s are a reminder that scammers can target everyday transactions when we least expect it.

Every story shared could help protect another person.

No one’s just a number.