Coffs Coast Advocate

CRIME RATES: How Fraser Coast towns fared with crime in 2020

The crimes that decreased and those that kept the police busy in your area last year.

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12th Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

Theft (excluding unlawful entry), breach of domestic violence protection order, and drug offences were among the most common crimes committed on the Fraser Coast in 2020.

Police need help in search for stolen car

Police are searching for a stolen car and those responsible for taking it

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20th July 2020 1:07 PM

A vehicle similar to the one stolen in Liuzzi Street. Photo: Contributed.

Two Urangan men charged over drugs

In both incidents, police allegedly located drugs and drug utensils

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09th June 2020 3:06 PM

Two men are due in court after being charged over drug-related offences in Urangan. Photo: File.

Business owner left stumped after company sign stolen

The custom made sign was designed specifically so it stood out

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01st June 2020 10:06 AM

Unity Sainsbury, owner of Unity Sewing Centre, shows the chains that were cut to remove her company sign on Torquay Rd. Photo: Alistair Brightman.

No jail time for mum after skate park taser attack

The defendant tried to attack a boy through a car window

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28th May 2020 10:05 AM

Father fuming as bikes stolen in broad daylight

A computer, iPad and coin collection were also taken from the home

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27th May 2020 2:05 PM

Two motocross bikes belonging to Scott Kingdom were allegedly stolen from his home. PHOTO: Contributed.

Motorists urged to be vigilant after spate of theft from cars

Several theft from vehicles, including stolen number plates, were reported in the city at the weekend

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26th May 2020 1:05 PM

Police are urging motorists to be vigilant after a spate of reported theft from vehicles in Hervey Bay at the weekend. PHOTO: AAP Image/Richard Walker.

Alleged armed robber fronts Bay court

The 35-year-old was arrested along Boat Harbour Dr on Saturday

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04th May 2020 12:05 PM

Alleged Gympie armed robber Luke Watts fronted a Hervey Bay court on Monday. Photo: Contributed.

Two hurt in Torquay stabbing

It is understood one person is in custody

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01st May 2020 1:05 PM

Two people have been hurt in an alleged stabbing incident in Torquay. Photo: File.

Barber shop break-in cuts deep in already tough times

Coronavirus restrictions hurt businesses enough without thieves breaking in.

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18th April 2020 5:04 AM

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