Eyewatch - Macedon Ranges Police Service Area

As part of the Central Victoria Response Unit investigation CLUTCHED conducted over May and June, investigators have targeted Burglaries, Thefts of motor vehicle and Thefts from motor vehicle committed across central Victoria.

Since June 4, investigators have executed 7 search warrants, leading to offenders being charged and remanded, or bailed in relation to Burglaries, Thefts of motor vehicle, Thefts from motor vehicle and other associated offences.

A 23-year-old Bendigo man, a 20-year-old Long Gully man, a 19-Year-old Eaglehawk man and a 15-year-old Long Gully male have all been remanded in relation to these offences, as well as bail offences and parole breaches.

The offences occurred across Echuca/Moama, Rochester, Rushworth, Colbinabbin, Bendigo, Kyneton and Gisborne.

A 75-year-old woman from Long Gully has also been released pending summons in relation to perjury offences. Each will face the Magistrates court at a later date.

A 14-year-old North Bendigo male has also been charged and bailed for burglary, theft of motor vehicle and theft from motor vehicle.

A 14-year-old Huntly male has been released pending summons for the same offending. They will face Children’s Court at a later date.

⛰👮‍♂️THE CHIEF AT MACEDON 👮‍♂️⛰

🔹 Chief Commissioner Mike BUSH visited the Macedon Police Station to chat about regional policing in the Macedon Ranges - definitely not to sample Leading Senior Constable WOODS’ famous biscuits.

🔹 The conversation flowed with single member officers Ryan MITCHELL from Riddells Creek, Steve DAVIES from Lancefield, along with Sergeant Knight from Kyneton.

🔹 There were plenty of discussions about improvements to community safety in rural areas.

🔹 We appreciate Chief Commissioner Mike BUSH for taking the time to listen to our locals & looking for ways to improve our policing response.

Castlemaine Police are currently Investigating a number of incidents where rural farmers fences have been cut along Heathcote-Kyneton Road, Langley.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, has dashcam footage or has any information that may assist with enquiries, to contact Castlemaine Police on 5470 4100 and speak with Senior Constable SYMONS.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Victoria Police seek community feedback on safety concerns through our annual Community Sentiment Survey.

To complete the survey, please click here - https://engage.vic.gov.au/project/vicpol-2026/survey/6585

Stay safe... especially on the roads!