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Rise in theft from building sites

June 30, 2023 7:37 am in by

Police are encouraging builders to report crimes on their building sites.

One Mildura builder says he’s had at least forty sites targeted in the last six months, with a range of items stolen including a handheld shower hose.

Many other builders are also reporting the same problem, with an increase in the problem reported.

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Mildura Police believe many of the crimes are opportunistic, being from unlocked vehicles and property.

They say cases need to be reported so they can be followed up on.

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