Angle grinder used in attempted ATM heist

March 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Two men will face court after allegedly attempting to steal an ATM in the Perth suburb of Malaga.

Police were called to a lunch bar on Alexander Drive about 01:30 this morning.

It is alleged the men used a sledge hammer to smash through the door of the building and tried to remove an ATM with an angle grinder.

Police say the men ran off but were arrested a short time later.

The men, aged 20 and 27, are both from Wanneroo and have been charged with burglary.

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Buccaneers slay Wolves at home

March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Geraldton Buccaneers have won their first home game of the 2010 season in the State Basketball League.

The Buccs defeated the Wanneroo Wolves 118 points to 110 in Geraldton on Saturday night.

Meanwhile, the Goldfields Giants had a disappointing loss in their first home game.

The team was beaten by the Willetton Tigers 110 points to 108.

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Pedestrian critically injured

March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Hospital officials say a 54 year old male pedestrian remains in a critical condition after being hit by a car in the northern Perth suburb of Wanneroo on Friday night .

The man is being treated in Royal Perth Hospital.

It is understood the man was struck on Fredrick Street.

Police are calling for any witnesses to come forward with information.

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