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Jul 31, 2023

Property

In the past week a walking stick and a Kenworth Jacket have been located in Benalla and handed in to the Police Station. If you believe either of these items could be yours, please contact Benalla Police on 5760 0200. Police are also trying to locate the owner of a mobile phone that was located earlier this year with a skateboarding skeleton background image.

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If you have lost something valuable you can report it by contacting the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or submitting a report online.

Criminals targeting unlocked vehicles

Police would like to remind people not to leave cars unlocked for criminals, remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. Police have received multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles in the Benalla area recently.

Police are seeking information in relation to a series of thefts from unlocked vehicles and toolboxes overnight, between July 25 and 26. Police are appealing for anyone with information or CCTV in the vicinity of Samaria Rd, Kilfeera Rd and Nunn Street that may assist their investigation to contact Benalla Police Station on 5760 0200. Reference: 230259808

Pass at 40

Police are urging motorists to help keep them safe by passing emergency vehicles at 40km/h. The ‘new’ road rule was introduced back on July 1, 2017, but some drivers are still not slowing down when passing emergency vehicles. The slow to 40 km/h road rule applies to both directions of traffic (unless divided by a median strip) when approaching and passing stationary or slow-moving emergency vehicles when their flashing lights are activated.

By passing at 40 km/h you increase the safety of first responders, as it is the maximum speed at which pedestrians are likely to survive vehicle impact.