Wyndham council is asking residents to be on the watch for suspicious behaviour following a spate of thefts of electrical supply cables at local sporting grounds and community facilities.
The council stated that “thousands of dollars to repair and replace the cables, which have caused significant disruption to sporting clubs and other community sites in Wyndham”.
Mayor Peter Maynard said: “We are concerned to see that the trend of theft of underground power cables has increased over the past three years — and is continuing to do so.
“These thefts are very concerning and result in significant work to make these facilities fully operational again.
“Council strongly condemns any illegal activity, particularly at a time when our residents are relying more than ever on local parks as a result of the COVID restrictions.
“In stealing from council, they are stealing from Wyndham residents.
“We are asking our residents to please watch out for any suspicious activity at our sporting fields or facilities.”
In June this year, electrical cables connected to light poles at Presidents Park in Wyndham Vale were also cut and stolen.
Cr Maynard said that residents who see anyone doing electrical work at municipal facilities can contact the council on 1300 023 411 “so that we can check they are carrying out legitimate work”.
Anyone with information about the thefts should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
All suspicious activity should be reported to police on 000.
