On the Beat

Business owners are being encouraged to make sure their safes are secure after a safe was stolen from a business in Richmond Terrace, Coraki, between 8.30pm Sunday and 2.45am Monday. The safe was described as an old English type and gun-metal black. It contained a considerable amount of cash and business documents, and Police say given its weight, several people would have been involved. It is the second safe that has been stolen in Richmond Valley recently - the other from Eric Box Mitsubishi in Casino a number of weeks ago.

"The Crime Prevention Office at Lismore can assist with security assessments and safety advice to shop owners and staff," said acting crime manager, Detective Inspector Anne Langford. "This advice can assist added security and crime prevention strategies." The Crime Prevention Office can be contacted on 6623 1523. Any information about the theft itself should be directed to Lismore Police on 6623 1599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police are seeking information after a carton of beer and a cask of wine was stolen from a house in Keith Street, Lismore, between 9pm Sunday night and 11.45am on Monday morning. The alcohol was stolen from a bar fridge on the back verandah. Any information to Lismore Police on 6623 1599.

A $4000 Yamaha YZ125 motorcycle and riding gear was stolen from a locked garage on Mathieson Lane, Tucki Tucki, between 7pm Sunday and 10am Monday. Any information to Lismore Police on 6623 1599.

Police are seeking witnesses following the theft of three motorcycles from a property in River Drive, Ballina, between 5.30pm and 10.30pm on Tuesday night.

Two of the cycles were Kawasaki - a KX100 and a KX65 - both green in colour and valued at $7000. Another motorcycle was recovered nearby. Police are seeking information after several males were seen walking onto the ferry at South Ballina around 9.30pm that night, carrying several items. Any information to Ballina Police on 6681 8699.

Businesspeople are being warned to watch out for credit card fraud, after an Alstonville business was recently duped out of $550 worth of goods. A male apparently ordered the goods and at the time the transaction was processed and approved. The con was only discovered this week when the owner of the card received his bank statement and notified police.