Collie Police Senior Sergeant Heath Soutar has called on the community to report incidents of rock throwing to police.
Vehicles, houses, businesses and even pedestrians have been the target of rock attacks recently.
Senior Sergeant Soutar said the police were aware of the incidents and were trying to put an end to the incidents, but that it was important for the public to report any instances of rock throwing that they witness.
“We are doing everything we can to catch these offenders,” he said.
“We have a good idea of who is behind [the rock throwing incidents] but we need evidence to charge them and have them taken to court.
“If anyone sees an incident occur, ring the police and let us know so that we can come and investigate.”
Senior Sergeant Soutar said he had seen several posts about the incidents on social media but it was important that police be notified and that people don’t take the law into their own hands.
“We understand that people are reluctant to get involved but telling the police is the best way to get these incidents to stop,” he said.
“If we can get enough evidence to charge them, we can then bail them with curfew conditions.
“This would mean they wouldn’t be allowed out on the streets after a certain time and hopefully that will stop the incidents.”
Senior Sergeant Soutar said the police were trialing some methods to try and put a stop to the incidents, such as more foot patrols, but that the public’s help was important.
“We have CCTV, but it isn’t always helpful because these incidents often happen when it’s dark and the offenders have tried to hide their identities,” he said.
Senior Sergeant Soutar said this placed extra importance on reports from witnesses who could possibly identify the offenders.
He also said the police were working with community groups to help resolve the issue.
“We’re working with the shire and with other groups in the community to come up with ways to put a stop to these incidents.”
