31/05/2026
🔎 THE WIMMERA WRAP 🔍
Your monthly edition of what is happening in Horsham, Hindmarsh and West Wimmera Shires.
🚨WHAT'S TRENDING IN OUR AREA
🔺Horsham reported several burglaries and thefts, including theft from motor vehicles. Stolen items include a bottle of wine, a battery charger, two box trailers, children’s raincoats, gumboots, a pelican case, a nail gun, an antennae, fuel, a toolbox, two laptops, a JBL speaker, a statue, a diagnostic tool, cables, a swag, a load of washing from the Laundromat, a Ryobi blower, cash, Valvoline oil, registration plates, a car fridge and a boat.
🔺There were also reported incidents of graffiti, property damage to road access gates, damage to a fence and concrete mix poured into the toilets at the Horsham City Council toilet block.
🔺Wonwondah reported a theft of a horse rug stolen from a rural letter box.
🔺Pimpinio reported two burglaries to the Football and Netball Clubrooms.
🔺Dimboola recorded a burglary and thefts, including a from motor vehicle. Stolen items included two chainsaws and a caravan.
🔺Wail reported a theft of 1500 metres of copper wire.
🔺Nhill reported a theft of a grader blade at the Nhill Racecourse, theft of registration plates and theft of power tools.
🔺Jeparit recorded a burglary at the Golf Club.
🔺Rainbow reported a burglary to the Bowling Club and property damage to the Holiday Park.
🔺Charam reported 300L of fuel from a tractor.
🔺Edenhope reported a theft from and theft of motor vehicle where registration plates were stolen.
🔺Apsley recorded a burglary where copper piping, a heat pump and shower head were stolen.
🚨CRIME PREVENTION
We have seen an increase in burglaries and thefts at sporting clubs.
Some security tips include:
🔺 Using monitored security alarms and CCTV cameras that cover all entry and exit points, including canteens and equipment sheds.
🔺 Locking all doors, windows, gates, and internal garage doors after every use.
🔺 Install high-quality locks and consider physical barriers like bollards or roller doors for high-risk entry points.
🔺 Using motion-activated sensor lighting in car parks and around the building perimeter to eliminate hiding spots.
🔺 Keeping trees and shrubs trimmed to ensure the facility remains visible from the street, reducing opportunities for burglars to work unseen.
🚨ROAD SAFETY
In 2025 there were 1300 lives lost on our road. National Road Safety Week ran from the 17th to the 24th of May.
We would like to remind drivers to:
🔺 Be mindful on our roads.
🔺 Don’t let road rage get the best of you.
🔺 Refresh your road rules.
🔺 Plan your journey.
🔺 Drive safely on regional, country, rural and remote roads.
🔺 Ride, walk and scoot for everyone’s safety.
🚨SPOTLIGHT
🔺This month we are focusing on the dangers of social media. The Dark Side of social media is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast series exposing how the platforms we use every day are being exploited for scams, grooming, and abuse.
🔺This 5-part series looks at real stories and expert insights to uncover how offenders operate, who they target, and the subtle warning signs that are easy to miss.
🔺 If you use social media, or someone you care about does, you can find more information at:
https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/onlinesafety/dark-side-of-social-media/
🚨HOW YOU CAN REPORT A CRIME
🔺 Emergency: Call 000.
🔺 Non-Urgent Crime Reporting: Call the Police Assistance Line (PAL) at 131 444 (24/7) or https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-assistance-line-and-online-reporting
🔺 Anonymous Reports (Crime Stoppers) to Crime Stoppers Victoria crimestoppersvic.com.au or by calling on 1800 333 000.
