Motorbike stolen in Murray Bridge

Have you seen this motorbike?

The orange and black 1999 Daytona Triumph was reported stolen from a property on Sturt Street, in central Murray Bridge, on June 15.

Police believe it was taken sometime between six o’clock the evening before and eight o’clock that morning.

The bike has Queensland numberplate 226KU.

Anyone with information about the missing motorbike should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, anonymously if needed.

It was the second motorbike theft in the region in as many weeks.

Two dirt bikes were stolen from a property at Wellington East on June 6 or 7.

Police recommend:

• Removing the key from motorbikes when not in use
• Storing them in a locked garage, or locking them to something
• Fitting them with an alarm or immobiliser
• Leaving a unique mark on them and photographing them in case of theft

For more information on preventing motorbike theft, download the SA Police information sheet below.

Motorcycle and scooter theft protection459KB ∙ PDF fileDownloadDownload

Partnership will crack down on environmental crime

Crime Stoppers SA and the state Department for Environment and Water have teamed up to make it easier to report environmental crimes such as dumping rubbish, clearing native vegetation and fishing in marine parks.

Anyone who visits the Crime Stoppers website will now be asked whether they want to report information about a police matter or an environmental matter.

Tip-offs will then be forwarded either to SA Police or to the department.

A similar initiative in Western Australia led to a significant increase in the reporting of environmental crimes, according to Climate, Environment and Water Minister Susan Close and Police and Emergency Services Minister Joe Szakacs.

“Whether it’s illegally dumping rubbish or some sort of wilful damage to trees and other habitat, the message is now clear that people will be watching and will be able to report this behaviour through these new tools,” Mr Szakacs said.

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