Wednesday,
25 September 2024
Police on the trail of offending youths

WANGARATTA police are investigating an incident where the front door of a retail outlet on Reid Street was smashed around 5am on Sunday morning.

It's alleged that two teenagers have picked up footpath pavers on Reid Street and carried them across the road and thrown them at the glass pane of the door at the Platypus clothing store.

Acting Sergeant James McGinn of Wangaratta police said the act caused damage to the glass, but nothing was stolen as they did not gain access inside the premises.

He said police were looking to view CCTV footage which had vision that could be useful to their investigation.

Platypus management declined to comment about the incident.

Police were unable to confirm whether this damage was linked to a spate of incidents where Wangaratta business premises were damaged earlier this month.

Break-ins were attempted on September 5 at about 5.20am at North East Float and Motion, on September 9 at about 2am at Madem Espresso, on September 11 at about 4am at Lavish Hair and Beauty, and September 12 shortly after 3am at Tangled Up Hair and Beauty.

If anyone has any information on the latest incident or these previous incidents they are urged to contact Wangaratta police on 5723 0888.