On the Beat

A number of CDs and a portable car fridge were stolen from a green Mitsubishi panel van parked in a driveway in Kareela Avenue, Goonellabah, after thieves broke into it some time between 4pm on Sunday and 9am Monday.

Thieves stole a number of items after breaking into a property in Exton Street, North Lismore, between 8.45pm Sunday and 7.45am Monday. A portable TV, battery pack, an Eagle brand fish finder and a car stereo system were taken and they inflicted a considerable amount of internal damage on the premises. Any information to Lismore Police on 6623 1599.

Police at Ballina are continuing enquiries into a motor vehicle accident that occurred around 9.10pm on Monday night on the Pacific Highway near North Creek Road. Two full semi-trailers took evasive action to avoid colliding into a vehicle that stopped in the middle of the road. Whilst attempting to avoid it, one truck collided with the centre median and was hit from behind by the other truck.

The vehicle, described as a champagne-coloured Nissan, left the scene without exchanging particulars. Witnesses gave Police a good description and the vehicle's registration.

Ballina Police are appealing for information following an attack at Southern Cross High on the weekend. Some time between 4pm Friday and 6am Monday, vandals smashed windows, damaged fibro sheeting and threw paint around a classroom. Any information will be treated in strict confidence. Contact Ballina Police on 6681 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A leather jacket, car stereo equipment and a socket set were stolen on Monday after thieves broke into a garage in Union Street South Lismore. Any information to Lismore Police on 6623 1599.