The Baradine community is being urged to keep property secure.

A spate of thefts and burglaries in the town in recent weeks has police reminding residents to report all crimes or suspicious activity.

Tools and equipment have been taken from the Baradine Bowling Club, the Multi-Purpose Health Services Centre, Camp Cypress Holiday Camp, National Parks & Wildlife machinery sheds and ASM garage, as well as thefts of fuel from private premises.

Business owners and residents say they are fed up with the repeat incidents of break-ins, theft, and vandalism.

Baradine Bowling Club president, Adrian Worrell says the break-in at the club is a huge disappointment for the volunteers who work hard to maintain the premises and purchase equipment.

“It seems that we have people walking around in our community who think this is acceptable behaviour,” Mr Worrell said.

“We have taken the initiative and are offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for any of the incidents that have happened lately.

“Police are responding to calls for assistance from those affected by these crimes and are working hard to identify the offenders. But it is vital that incidents are reported as quickly as possible, otherwise action cannot be taken.”

Baradine Bowling Club vice-president, Josh Evans is appalled by the damage to the storage shed and theft of equipment.

Warrumbungle Shire Council report that Baradine urban services staff were disappointed to find that the kiosk at Baradine Oval had been vandalised.

Team members attending the sports oval to complete maintenance works noticed a large hole in the kiosk roller door. Not only did the hole have jagged edges causing a safety hazard, but this type of senseless vandalism also comes at a cost to the community.

The council says that in addition to the financial cost, it also takes staff away from planned works that must be pushed aside to deal with these types of issues.

The large hole in the Baradine oval kiosk roll-down shutter is viewed as senseless vandalism.

Police NSW say that they are viewing the incidents as opportunistic and reiterate the need to report any crimes no matter how small. 

They advise everyone to take precautionary steps to deter criminals by always locking cars and homes, not leaving keys out in view and to consider installing alarm systems, sensor lights or CCTV.

Crime stoppers

Crime Stoppers work closely with police, media and the community to help solve, reduce and prevent crime by collecting information and passing on those details to police and other law enforcement agencies to help keep communities and families safe.

When Crime Stoppers are called, personal details are not required, and the call is not recorded or identified.

When completing an online report, there is the choice of either providing contact details or remaining completely anonymous.  

If anyone has information to provide to police through Crime Stoppers, it can be reported online at www.nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/home or call 1800 333 000 (24/7).

Residents can also report any type of criminal activity by phoning the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or the Baradine Police on 02 68418100.