Theft spree
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NAROOMA police got onto the trail of a wanted city man after receiving reports someone stole a pocketknife and fishing hand line from two Dalmeny camp sites.
Shortly before 8am Sunday morning, witnesses reported a man matching the description left the Dalmeny camping ground going to the adjacent supermarket where he allegedly stole alcohol.
Police then tracked down a 43-year-old man from the Sydney area at units on nearby Cresswick Parade and after a number of inquiries determined the man was wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
The man was taken to Batemans Bay police station where he was charged with a further three counts of theft and bail was denied.
After further inquiries, an amount of stolen property was located in the unit, including backpacks and art equipment related to a number of stealing offences in Newtown, Sydney in March. Enquiries continue.
Decomposed handbag
WORKERS spraying weeds in North Narooma last week located a badly decomposed ladies handbag that thieves had apparently tossed aside 17 years ago.
The bag contained a $50 note as well as identity cards including a Victorian drivers license that had just expired, allowing police to track down the bag’s owner who had reported it stolen back in 1998.
The owner had just moved to Queensland and was delighted to be reunited with the $50, part of a sum of cash that the thieves obviously missed.
Dog dispute
POLICE attended the Mystery Bay campground Sunday morning when the caretaker was allegedly threatened during a dispute over whether dogs had been on a lead. Inquiries continue.
Driver tested
A DALMENY man in his 30s stopped Thursday morning on the Princes Highway, Narooma passed a roadside breath test, but suspected of being under the influence of a drug other than alcohol was taken to Moruya Hospital for further tests before being released without charge. Inquiries continue.
Graffiti sprayed
UNKNOWN persons sprayed orange graffiti on an external wall of commercial premises on Graham Street, Narooma on the weekend of Friday, June 19. Anyone with information should contact police.
Car damaged
A MOTOR vehicle parked at Narooma High School was damaged between 8.30am and 4pm Monday, June 22 with writing scratched into paintwork. Anyone with information should contact police.
Wetsuit located
THE owner of a wetsuit found on the Princes Highway near the Narooma Bridge Sunday can claim it at Narooma police station.