Eyewatch - Northern Grampians Police Service Area

09/09/2026

UNLICENSED DRIVER DETECTED IN BEULAH

Warracknabeal Police continue to target offences that place the safety of all road users at risk.

On 9 September 2026, Warracknabeal Police were conducting early morning patrols throughout Warracknabeal and surrounding towns.

At approximately 7:30am, police intercepted a vehicle in Beulah. The driver was identified as a 45-year-old male who was allegedly driving whilst unlicensed.

As a result of the alleged offence, the vehicle was impounded at a cost of $2,096.00.

The male will be summonsed to appear before court at a later date in relation to the alleged offence.

Driving without a valid licence places all road users at risk. Police will continue to patrol local roads and take action against those who choose to disregard road safety laws.

If you drive unlicensed, expect to be caught. 🚔

08/09/2026

👮‍♂️ ST ARNAUD & YARRIAMBIACK POLICE CLUSTER – COMMUNITY UPDATE - 09 SEPTEMBER 2026

Welcome to the latest Community Update for 2026 from the St Arnaud and Yarriambiack Police Cluster.

These updates are provided to keep the community informed and raise awareness of local policing matters and road safety issues across our area.

🔍 RECENT CRIME & TRAFFIC INCIDENTS – COMMUNITY AWARENESS

🌳 VANDALISM AT LIONS CLUB FLORA & FAUNA PARK
A wooden board at the rotunda within the Lions Club Flora and Fauna Park, Craig Avenue, Warracknabeal, was damaged sometime between 4:00pm on 14 August 2026 and 7:30am on 16 August 2026.
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🔋 BATTERY STOLEN FROM CEMETERY SHED
Sometime between 5:00pm on 27 August 2026 and 4:00pm on 30 August 2026, offenders cut a padlock securing a storage shed at the Warracknabeal Cemetery and stole a battery from a ride-on mower.
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🚙 VEHICLE AND PROPERTY STOLEN
Sometime between 4 September 2026 and 8:30am on 6 September 2026, offenders allegedly entered a workshop on a rural property on the Wimmera Highway at Rupanyup and stole vehicle keys, tools, a hydraulic jack, a chemical spray tank, and a white 2004 Nissan Navara utility.
Anyone who sights the vehicle or has information is urged to contact police.
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🚗 DRIVER CAUGHT SPEEDING AT MARNOO
Police intercepted a Mitsubishi utility travelling at an alleged speed of 119 km/h on the Wimmera Highway at Marnoo at approximately 2:30pm on Saturday, 8 August 2026.
The 34-year-old driver from Mount Barker was issued with an infringement notice of $418 and 3 demerit points.
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🚙 SPEEDING DRIVER DETECTED AT TRAYNORS LAGOON
Police intercepted a Toyota wagon travelling at an alleged speed of 115 km/h on the Wimmera Highway at Traynors Lagoon at approximately 8:50pm on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
The 28-year-old driver from the Benalla area was issued with an infringement notice of $418 and 3 demerit points.
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🚘 EXCESSIVE SPEED RESULTS IN LICENCE SUSPENSION
Police intercepted a Hyundai sedan travelling at an alleged speed of 126 km/h on the Wimmera Highway at Kooreh at approximately 6:45pm on Friday, 28 August 2026.
The 22-year-old driver from Tarneit was issued with a $575 infringement notice and will have his driver's licence suspended for three months.
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🏍️ MOTORCYCLIST FINED
Police intercepted a BMW motorcycle travelling at an alleged speed of 120 km/h on the Wimmera Highway at Kooreh on Saturday, 29 August 2026.
The 27-year-old rider from Sunshine West received an infringement notice of $418 and 3 demerit points.
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🚴 HELMET BELONGS ON YOUR HEAD, NOT YOUR HANDLEBARS
A 58-year-old St Arnaud man was fined for allegedly failing to wear an approved bicycle helmet after police intercepted him on North Western Road, St Arnaud, at approximately 5:10pm on Monday, 31 August 2026.
The rider's helmet was attached to the handlebars rather than being worn. An infringement notice of $261 was issued and is payable within 30 days.
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🚽 THEFT FROM PUBLIC TOILET
A toilet cistern was stolen from the disabled public toilet in Market Square, St Arnaud, sometime between 3:00pm on 27 August 2026 and 3:30pm on 31 August 2026.
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Police rely on assistance from the community. If you have information about any crime, suspicious behaviour, or road safety concerns, please contact your local police station, the Police Assistance Line (PAL) on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can also be provided confidentially at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

DRINK DRIVING & EXCESSIVE SPEED DETECTED ST ARNAUD

Police continue to target unsafe driving behaviours on our roads, with a motorist detected travelling at a significant speed while also over the legal alcohol limit.

On 6 September 2026, police observed a 41-year-old man driving a Toyota Hilux eastbound on Banyena Road, near State Rivers Road, St Arnaud North.

The vehicle was intercepted after allegedly travelling at 132 km/h. The driver subsequently underwent a Preliminary Breath Test, which indicated a positive result.

The male was conveyed to St Arnaud Police Station, where he underwent an Evidentiary Breath Test and returned a result of 0.051.

The driver was issued with an Infringement Notice for Exceeding Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol – $627 and an Infringement Notice for Speeding – $680.

The infringements totalled $1,307, and the driver received a 3-month licence suspension.

Speeding and drink driving continue to be major contributors to serious and fatal collisions on Victorian roads. Police urge all motorists to obey speed limits, plan ahead, and never get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.

If you drink, don't drive. If you speed, expect to be caught.

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

03/09/2026

🔎👁️ DID YOU SEE ANYTHING? 👁️🔍

Police are making an appeal for any information or witnesses to damages caused to the Dobie Anzac Shrine between the 26th and 28th August.

The site was defaced with red spray paint, a plaque and some small lavender trees were stolen, and damage was caused to other parts of the display.

If you have any information regarding this, please contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 and quote the reference number 260361900.

02/09/2026

🟡 There's 1 week left until the free movie night at Astor Cinema Ararat! 🟡

For RUOK Day on the 10th of September 2026, Ararat Police in partnership with Astor Cinema and the Ararat Rural City Council, are holding a free movie event for people to get together for a fun filled night.

All we ask is you bring along a partner, friend, relative, workmate, teammate or anyone and check in on their welfare at some stage during the evening.

We understand this is not going to solve everyone’s mental health problems but if we can help one person the evening will be deemed a success.

The movies on show are:
🦖The End of Oak Street
🧖‍♀️Spa Weekend
🛳️Mutiny

Doors open at 6:00PM. See you there!

01/09/2026

🚨 Can You Help Identify the Owner of a Motorbike? 🚨

St Arnaud Police are seeking assistance to identify the owner of a motorbike currently in police possession.

The motorbike was recovered by St Arnaud Police during investigations into rural burglaries. Police believe the owner may be from the St Arnaud area and that the motorbike may have been stolen from a rural property sometime between October 2025 and March 2026.

⚠️ Please note: The motorbike pictured is a reference image only. The motorbike currently in police possession has been painted black. Police believe it is a Honda XR150 or a similar model.

If you believe this motorbike may belong to you, or you have information that may assist police in identifying the owner, please contact St Arnaud Police Station on (03) 5495 1000 and quote reference number 202603-W-0336.

Anyone with information relating to rural burglaries or other criminal offending is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

31/08/2026

🔍 FOUND PROPERTY – Can You Help Identify the Owner? 🔍

Warracknabeal Police are seeking assistance to locate the owner of a Chiayo brand Wireless Portable Sound System (microphone kit) that was handed in.

The item, contained in a black carry case, was handed into Warracknabeal Police Station on 4 May 2026.

If you believe this property belongs to you, please contact Warracknabeal Police Station on (03) 5396 2100.

30/08/2026

People of Stawell, did you see stones being stolen? 🪨

Between the 8th of August 2026 and the 10th of August, a mesh fence was cut to gain access to a business on O'Callaghan street Stawell.

Approximately 100 granite building stones were taken.

If you have seen anything in relation to this that may assist police with investigating, please attend the Stawell Police station or call on 5358 8222, or contact crimestoppers.com.au on 1800 333 000.