Eyewatch - Wodonga 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 🔒

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION 🚨👥

Wodonga Police have been unable to identify the 3 females and 3 males in the attached photos; they would like to speak with them as they believe they may be able to assist with an incident that occurred at a local sports store on 9 April at approximately 2:59pm.

If you know or recognise any of these people, please contact Wodonga Police on 02 6049 2600 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au 🚔🔍

Reference Number: 260156331

01/06/2026

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/4uw9KUG

29/05/2026

Police and emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision on Rutherglen on 29 May.

A Nissan utility lost control before rolling three times on Chiltern-Rutherglen Road about 6.40am.

The driver and sole occupant, a 36-year-old male Chiltern man, was taken to hospital with upper body injuries.

Police would like to remind drivers of the dangers of driving in fog and call on them to have patience while driving in poor visibility conditions.

Overtaking in fog is fraught with danger, an error in judgement that can be fatal.

Drivers should consider that vehicles travelling in front of them or approaching them, may not have headlights on.

Vehicles that have automatic headlights may not activate headlights in fog and this is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that they are on when required.

You may be local and drive a road every day, but driving in foggy conditions can be disorientating, you may be closer to that next bend, crest or intersection than you think.

Speed limits are just that, a limit, drive to what you can see and adjust accordingly. Reducing speed in poor conditions increases your ability to react to hazards in front of you.

In rural areas consider that wildlife, farm stock and fallen trees may be on the roads. In townships consider pedestrians including the elderly and children, motorcycles, cyclists and e-scooters.

As the King’s Birthday Weekend approaches and police commence Operation Regal, their attention will be on drivers who don’t have their headlights on at night or in hazardous weather conditions and those that undertake casual speeding and other risk-taking behaviour in poor conditions.

26/05/2026

Illegal hunters and those trying to avoid detection in the High Country are in the crosshairs of local police.

Heyfield and Mansfield police, alongside the Game Management Authority, conducted an operation within the Wonnangatta Valley and neighbouring high country including Dargo and Licola over several days last week.

Patrols were conducted targeting illegal hunting including spotlighting, the use of thermal cameras, and hunting within deer habitat at certain hours of the evening – as well as impaired driving and other antisocial behaviour.

Approximately 50 vehicles were intercepted and their drivers and passengers checked for fi****ms, game licences, and any illegal equipment, as well as drugs and alcohol.

Areas covered include the Wonnangatta Valley, Hearnes Spur, Cynthia Spur, Eaglevale, Crooked River, Billy Goats Track, Black Spur Track and Tamboritha, Howitt, South and Spring roads.

Of note:

Two men, both aged 37 from Napoleons, were seen allegedly spotlighting in the Wonnangatta Valley while consuming alcohol. It will be further alleged they had loaded fi****ms with silencers and thermal equipment. Their fi****ms were seized.

A 40-year-old man from Riddells Creek was allegedly caught with a loaded firearm while spotlighting and in possession of thermal equipment in the Wonnangatta Valley. His guns and equipment were seized, and he is expected to be charged on summons.

A 39-year-old man from Ascot had his fi****ms seized after checks revealed he was unlicenced while shooting in the Hearnes Spur area. He is expected to be charged on summons.

A 37-year-old man from Jackass Flat is expected to be charged on summons for firearm and ammunition possession and storage offences after being caught at Hearnes Spur.

A 31-year-old man from Cockatoo was allegedly caught drink driving at Zeka Spur. His driver’s licence will be suspended.

A large group of foreign nations residing in Ascot and Jackass were seen camping near Hearnes Spur in possession of unregistered fi****ms, which were confiscated by police. They are expected to be charged on summons.

Two people were issued with Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) for driving off-road and having dogs in a national park.

Hunting invasive species is permitted if you have valid firearm and game licences and are in designated areas.

Seasons where hunting is permitted differs between species and areas. More information can be found at www.police.vic.gov.au/sport-target-shooters-clubs-collectors-and-hunters and www.gma.vic.gov.au.

25/05/2026

Members from Myrtleford, Dederang, Mt Beauty & Bright police recently executed a search warrant at an address in Jamieson Street, Myrtleford in relation to a spate of thefts in the Myrtleford area.

The accused, a 23 year old male was interviewed and has been remanded in custody.

Numerous stolen bikes, electronic devices and distinctive coat, shoes and gloves used during the offending (as per CCTV images) were located during the search.

If you have had any of these types of items stolen recently, it might be worth giving Myrtleford police a call on (03) 5752 1003 to see if your item has been located.

24/05/2026

Are you interested in recreational gold prospecting?🔍💰

Following several warnings from Bright police to a couple of prospectors, DEECA (Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action) recently issued infringement notices under the MRSDA 1990 for $1018.00 each for illegal prospecting.

There are specific rules and regulations to follow about how and where you are able to do it. Make sure to familiarise yourself with them before your next treasure hunt. https://bit.ly/4dlQpQ5

Have fun but stay within the rules !📜⛏️🙂

22/05/2026

Wodonga Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team are investigating an incident in Wodonga this morning.

It is understood a man performed a lewd act on Beechworth Road about 7am.

He left the area and no arrests have been made at this stage.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via
www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

18/05/2026

Last week, Bree and Stella were our next amazing recruits who had the incredible opportunity to take part in the Disability Police Academy right here in Wodonga. 👮‍♂️✨

For one unforgettable day, they stepped into the boots of our local police officers. From learning the ropes to checking out the inside of a police car, they officially became police officers for the day! 🚓

We are so proud of Bree and Stella for their enthusiasm, confidence, and spirit, and a huge thank you to everyone involved for helping bring this wonderful program to life.

This fantastic initiative will continue to run bi-monthly in partnership with Wodonga TAFE.

Check out some of the highlights from their special day below! 👇