May 24th, 2024Two charged following damage in the Bendigo area
Bendigo police have charged a man and woman after alleged damage was caused at multiple locations around Bendigo this month.
Police will allege the duo caused damage to multiple sites on 5 May, including:
• multiple statues and paintings at a museum on Bridge Street
• a cemetery on Holdsworth Road
• a cathedral on Short Street
• a temple on Sandhurst Town Road
• an RSL soldier memorial on Pall Mall,
• and Botanical Gardens on Napier Street.
A 43-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman from Seabrook have each been charged with (x7) criminal damage and were bailed to appear before Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on 23 August.
May 17th, 2024Police investigate criminal damage at Bendigo museum
Police are investigating after $100,000 worth of statues and paintings were damaged at a museum in Bendigo on Sunday May 5.
It is understood an unknown man and woman attended the museum on Bridge Street about 1.30pm.
Investigators believe the duo used a liquid to cause damage to multiple statues and paintings, worth around $100,000.
They left the scene in a silver Toyota Prado. The pair were also with two children who were not involved in the incident.
Investigators have released images of two people (including the one above) they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information was being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online via the Crime Stoppers website.