Police Dog, Vegas, Catches Fletcher Vehicle Thieves

BY ISABEL EVERETT Two offenders wanted on warrants and in possession of a stolen vehicle have been tracked down in Fletcher, thanks to the work of the Police dog unit. On Saturday night the offenders were traced to the suburb, with Police dog, Vegas, tracking both offenders who were swiftly arrested by Police from the Dog Unit and Newcastle City. They were taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with the Warrants and other offences.

Police Dog, Vegas

Calls to think twice when you leave your car

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Maitland Police are urging residents to make sure they lock their cars after a spate of vehicle thefts in the area.

There were 15 reports of thefts between the end of June and the 4th July where valuable such as laptops, iPads, cash, handbags and wallets containing credit cards were stolen.

The credit cards which were stolen have allegedly already been used for fraudulent purposes. 

The thefts were from cars in Maitland, East Maitland and Ashtonfield, and police say most of the vehicles which were targeted, were unlocked at the time.