A local resident has found what is thought to be a human bone in a delivery of ‘brickies’ sand to his residential home on Botts Road.
Yarrawonga Police Senior Sergeant Constable Dave Griffiths confirmed they have located the bone and have sent it to Melbourne for testing.
“A small bone was discovered and has since been conveyed to the Coroners Court for forensic testing,” Sergeant Griffiths told the Yarrawonga Chronicle.
The initial source of the sand was yet to be confirmed on Tuesday.
Sheepish theft at Tungamah
Cobram Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after more than 150 sheep were stolen from a property in Tungamah last month.
Investigators have been told 181 Suffolk/Merino cross lambs were discovered missing from the Lawrence Road property sometime between September and December 20 2018.
The sheep, which were part of a larger flock had been in the vicinity of Youarang, Walden and School roads.
They had been sheared on September 22 before being fenced in paddocks, however it was determined some were missing after they were counted on December 20.
It was initially thought they may have escaped from the paddocks, but police believe they were deliberately taken from the property by unknown offenders.
Police have released an image of some of the lambs in the flock in the hope someone may have information.
The livestock all had orange ear tags before being taken.
Anyone with information on the theft or the whereabouts of the sheep is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Burglers charged
Police have arrested and charged offenders over several burglaries committed last week in the Yarrawonga area. Property stolen from the burglaries has also been recovered. The offenders were charged with numerous offences and will face the Magistrates Court in the near future.
Police contact
Members of the community are reminded to call 000 for police attendance. For general advice check the Victoria Police website at www.police.vic.gov.au or call your local police. Anyone with information in relation to any offence can contact their local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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