A pile of rubbish was set on fire in front of a house in Ruby Street, Rutherford on Saturday afternoon. The rubbish was building debris from a house under construction and it is believed the fire was deliberately lit. The fire was extinguished by Maitland Fire and Rescue with only minimal damage. Police would like to hear from any person with information about how the fire started.
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Theft of cigarette machine
During the week two men were arrested and charged with the theft of a cigarette machine from a Maitland hotel. Police allege on November 14 the two men, aged 21 and 22, attended the hotel in the afternoon with a trolley, unplugged the cigarette machine then removed it from the premises. The two men will now be attending Maitland Court. The cigarette machine has not been recovered.
Break-in at school
Over the weekend unknown offenders broke into the Woodberry Public School, on Lawson Ave, Woodberry. No property was stolen but a small amount of damage was caused. Police are asking for community assistance in solving the crime. If you have any information please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The community is also reminded that no person is to be on school grounds out of school hours apart from employees. So if you see someone there please call the police and help us protect our schools.
Found ring
A silver ring with a stone was located in the Maitland Levee area and handed to police on Saturday afternoon. We have been unable to locate an owner, so if you have lost a ring, please come down to the Police Station and quote number E66617959. If you have a photo of you and the ring, that would make returning the ring easier. Well done to the honest finder.
Whose tree will your Christmas presents be under?
Police would like to remind motorists to take extra care to secure their vehicle while Christmas shopping. Thieves target vehicles with shopping left in them. Of course the best practice is not to leave shopping in your vehicle but if this cannot be avoided as least make sure it is out of sight and check your car is locked every time it is left unattended.
