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10 October, 2025
Offenders target copper
CAMPERDOWN Police are appealing for information following a theft from a Bookaar property last week targeting copper products.
Corangamite Senior Sergeant Bill Caldow said on East Hill Road property was broken into on Wednesday, October 1 between 2am and 5am.
“The offenders were clearly focused on copper products as is used around hot water systems and copper piping,” he said.
“It’s a private property – there were other items stolen, but copper was the main target.
“Subsequently, there was a hot water service located on the northern beach of Lake Bullen Merri some days afterwards.
“There has been a spate of copper theft around the Ballarat area, so we certainly don’t want that to become prevalent around here.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Camperdown Police Station on 5593 1000 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.