Eyewatch - Moorabool Police Service Area

03/06/2026

Thieves aren’t looking for your keys - they’re looking for your OBD port to override your car.

Make it harder to steal by installing a port lock 🔒

31/05/2026

The Community Sentiment Survey is NOW OPEN – and we want to hear from you.

Your feedback helps us understand what matters most to you and help us develop ways to tackle them.

If you live, work and socialise in Victoria, tell us:
🚨 how you feel about safety in your local area
✨ your ideas to improve the work we do
💬 how you want to engage with police and PSOs.

Make your voice count. Complete the survey before 30 June → https://bit.ly/4duFB26

31/05/2026

Colin Ryrie is wanted by police.
Multiple warrants have been issued for the 50-year-old’s arrest in relation to contravening court orders, assault, and other offences.
Ryrie is known to frequent the Kyneton, Trentham, Bendigo and Castlemaine areas.
Anyone with information on his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

28/05/2026

Please join us tomorrow Saturday 30th of May at the Bacchus marsh SES, next to APCO!
10:30 am till 2:00 pm
Bacchus Marsh SES
11 Gisborne Rd, Bacchus Marsh

Vehicle crime is on the up!
In response to several spates of thefts from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles, Bacchus Marsh Police will be attending The Sizzle Drive Through being held by Bacchus Marsh SES and handing out anti-theft number plate screws!

Our message is simple: Protect your car
Did you know? - Number plates are the #1 most stolen item from motor vehicles and are almost always used to commit further offending.

We look forward to seeing you there!

27/05/2026

Vehicle crime is on the up!
In response to several spates of thefts from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles, Bacchus Marsh Police will be attending The Sizzle Drive Through being held by Bacchus Marsh SES and handing out anti-theft number plate screws!

Please join us on Saturday 30th of May at the Bacchus marsh SES, next to APCO!
10:30 am till 2:00 pm
Bacchus Marsh SES
11 Gisborne Rd, Bacchus Marsh

Our message is simple: Protect your car
Did you know? - Number plates are the #1 most stolen item from motor vehicles and are almost always used to commit further offending.

❌ Never leave items in your car, this includes small amounts of cash, wallets, passports, electrical equipment and sunglasses.
❌ If you are travelling out of town for consecutive days or going away on holidays, ask a friend or relative to drop you off so you can leave your car at home.
✅ Ensure all doors are locked and a steering lock is fitted to the vehicle
✅ Fit anti-theft number plate screws to your vehicle
For more crime prevention information, click the link below 👇🏼
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/preventing-theft-from-motor-vehicles

We look forward to seeing you there!

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

No one expects a road crash to happen to them, until it does”

This May, Amber Community is calling on regional communities to Shine a Light on Road Safety. On Friday 22 May, turn your headlights on with Amber Community to Shine a Light on Road Safety.

It’s a small step that can make a big difference.

Country roads present unique challenges, long distances, higher speeds, and changing conditions. Taking extra care behind the wheel can save lives.

Be part of the movement by supporting Shine a Light on Road Safety, whether that’s sharing the message, getting involved in local fundraising, or joining the Walk & Wheel event.

Together, we can help prevent road trauma in our regions.
💛 Walk in support
💛 Honour those impacted
💛 Help drive positive change for safer roads
💛 See and be seen.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3QoSRty

15/05/2026

Can you help us? 👮‍♂️🔍

Moorabool CIU are investigating a series of burglaries which occurred in Bacchus Marsh on the 17th of April 2026.

Police believe the below unidentified male and distinctive vehicle may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Any information regarding the identity of either the male or vehicle can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or making an online report on https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime

Reference number: 260164002

15/05/2026

Between the hours of 2pm - 5pm on Thursday the 14th of May, Police received several calls from concerned community members in the Millbrook and Bungaree areas in relation to a Toyota Hilux Utility seen loitering in the area and acting suspiciously.

One resident contacted Police to inform them that an un-known male had allegedly attended their property and was observed on CCTV cutting the lock off a boat trailer, before attaching it to the utility and leaving the address.

Despite extensive patrols, police were unable to locate the male.

At about 7pm, police were contacted to conduct a welfare check on a male in a Toyota Hilux at the Moorabool Reservoir in Bolwarrah. The Toyota utility was reportedly bogged, and a boat was secured nearby.

Ballan and Bacchus Marsh police members attended the location and located the male with the utility and boat.

Enquiries were able to confirm that the boat and trailer had been reported stolen and the male was arrested and transported to the Bacchus Marsh police station for interview.

The male was subsequently charged with the following offences:

▸ Known thief loiter with intent to commit an indictable offence
▸ Theft
▸ Commit an indictable offence whilst on bail
▸ Going equipped to steal

The male, a 45-year-old of no fixed address was remanded overnight to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates Court today.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the Millbrook, Bungaree and Springbank areas for their diligence and situational awareness.

Police received numerous phone calls reporting the suspicious vehicle throughout the afternoon which has assisted police with their investigation greatly