Police urging for assistance

THE Torquay Crime Investigation Unit are calling for the community’s assistance following the theft of a motor vehicle carrying two people in Cumberland River over the weekend.

Victoria Police has issued a call out to the Surf Coast community after reports of a vehicle with a camper trailer and annexe was stolen in the early hours on Sunday morning.

It was revealed that the vehicle containing two people and their two dogs had been parked at a rest stop on the Great Ocean Road when the incident took place.

“Around midnight a male offender has jumped in the vehicle with the male and female occupants, along with two dogs, sleeping inside and drove off,” a spokeswoman said.

“The 20-year-old Wallan woman was dragged a short distance inside the annexe of the camper trailer before falling onto the road, causing a minor injury.

“The 20-year-old Wallan man remained inside the attached camper trailer until the vehicle broke down in Lorne and the offender fled on foot.”

One of the dogs was reported missing at the time but since been found.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au