Collie Police are investigating after receiving reports that two women had their drinks spiked at a licensed premises in town on Saturday night.
Acting Senior Sergeant Terry Townsend said police were making inquiries after two women were hospitalised after their drinks were allegedly spiked, while a male was also taken to hospital suffering from the effects of a hallucinogen earlier in the evening.
He said police were waiting on results from medical tests to confirm what the substance was, while also investigating whether there were any other victims.
Sergeant Townsend said it was worrying to see a crime of this nature take place.
“Definitely [it’s worrying], the ramifications from having your drink spiked can be enormous,” he said.
“Thankfully it appears so far that no other offences have taken place at the time.”
Sergeant Townsend said in order to stay safe, pub patrons should be careful with their drinks.
“This doesn’t just happen to females, it can happen to males as well,” he said.
“Everyone needs to be mindful of their drinks and where they come from.”
He said people should only consume drinks they’ve bought themselves or by someone they trust, and shouldn’t leave drinks unattended.
“Always keep your drink in your sight and make sure you report any suspicious behaviour you see to police or Crime Stoppers,” he said.
Sergeant Townsend said police were calling for anyone who may have information about the incidents to come forward, by contacting Collie Police on 9734 6333 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Sergeant Townsend said it was a busy week for police, with a number of burglaries and stealing offences reported to police.
Overnight between November 6 and 7, a Stihl whipper snipper was stolen from a property in Vernon Street.
Between November 6 and November 8, a hot water system was stolen from a property in McKinley Street.
Sergeant Townsend said the offenders had cut the pipes connecting the system to the house.
During the same three-day period, a property in Ogden Street was burgled.
Sergeant Townsend said the house was vacant at the time as it was undergoing renovations. He said the contractors had left a number of tools inside the house, which were taken.
Sergeant Townsend said police had also received a report of a trespass offence. The offender allegedly gained access to a property on Coverley Drive, by cutting a padlock on the side fence.
He said although entry had been made to the property, it didn’t appear that anything had been taken.
Police are also investigating a burglary at a property on Prinsep Street on November 10.
Sergeant Townsend said the offender had gained entry by removing the rear doors of the house.
“It appears they have removed the back door off its hinges and then taken the glass sliding door off its rail,” he said.
Sergeant Townsend said while the offender had entered the house, it appeared that the only item taken may have been a set of keys.
He said police were hopeful that anyone who has information about any burglaries will come forward and contact police.
He also said it was important that anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour around properties to report the behaviour to police.