Hitchhiker charged after stealing a credit card

A 34 year old female from Bluff Point has been charged after stealing a credit card and then proceeding to use the card around Geraldton. It is alleged that on Friday night the 11th of July the female and two others were at an intersection in Wandina when a motorist driving passed picked the three up and drove them into the town centre. It was in this time that they stole the victim's wallet from the centre of the car.

According to the Police the female then removed a credit card and a small amount of cash from the wallet. Since taking the card the female purchased various items from businesses in Geraldton to the value of over $1000. The female also made unsuccessful purchases of items to the value of over $2500.

Yesterday around 4:00pm the female was arrested and taken to the Geraldton Police Station where she was charged with;

1 x stealing 8 x fraud 4 x attempted fraud

The female will face Geraldton Magistrates court on 21 August 2014.

Foul stench from sewer making life miserable for Utakarra residents

ABC news have posted a story to their website about the foul stench that is coming from a sewer in Utakarra. Residents of the suburb gathered yesterday to speak about the issue and the ABC was there with them. To read more and to view the article click here.   

Police dog Bear captures male offender

A 19 year old male has been charged with unlawful damage and trespassing after yesterdays events. On Tuesday afternoon it is alleged that a male passenger was in a vehicle driving along North West Coastal Highway where the car was behind another vehicle as they came to a stop at a red light in Wonthella. The male passenger then exited his vehicle and approached the car in front and punched the drivers side window causing it to shatter. Fortunately the driver of the vehicle received no injuries.

According to the Police the next afternoon they were conducting patrols in Karloo bushland when they spotted the same man who committed the offence. When the male saw the Police he began to flee the area as Police called him to stop. Police dog Bear and his handler then chased the male through several yards in nearby housing.

It is alleged that whilst fleeing the Police the male entered a property rear of Solomon Circle and damaged the gate. He then proceeded the exit the front door of the property damaging the front security screen. Bear then captured the male on the front lawn of the property. The male was then taken into Police custody.

The 19 year old male was then taken to the Geraldton Police Station where he was charged with the following offences - 3 x Unlawful damage and 1 x Tresspass.

He will face Geraldton Magistrates Court today.

City undertakes further geotechnical survey at Beresford Foreshore

As part of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Beresford Foreshore Protection and Enhancement Project, geotechnical investigations will continue on the Beresford Foreshore starting this week for up to two weeks.

A local engineering company will excavate several test pits at three locations on the beach with a backhoe between the breakwater and Trigg St at times coinciding with the low tide.

The test pits will allow for the beach sediment to be assessed for properties including: sand colour and size, gravel inclusion, water level depth and the depth to rock/reef.

The backhoe will require access over the foreshore reserve and any access tracks created for the testing will be reinstated on completion of the works.

In addition, investigative work will be carried out at Pages Beach with regards to sourcing sand for capital beach replenishment of Midalia’s Beach on the Beresford Foreshore.

For further information or information on the Beresford Foreshore Coastal Protection and Enhancement Project contact Michael Dufour on 9956 6600 or council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

13 year old boy charged with burglary

A 13 year old boy has been charged after he allegedly attempted to commit a burglary at a home in Mt Tarcoola. According to Police at approximately 1:45am yesterday morning two juveniles attempted a burglary. The youths entered a garden shed on the property and were surprised when they were approached by the home owner. The home owner was then threatened by the pair with a hammer before the youths fled the area.

Police conducted inquires later that morning where one of the perpetrators was arrested and charged.

Investigations will continue into the incident and the boy who was charged will face Geraldton Children's Court.