Marron poachers flee as residents disrupt theft from Gidgegannup dam

MARRON poachers fled without their nets when they were disturbed in the act at a Gidgegannup property last night.

Gidgegannup Rural Watch co-ordinator Peter Jensen said the north Gidgegannup property owner returned home to find poachers at their dam.

“The owner has a dam at the front of their property and over the years they have had poachers in there,” he said.

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“On this occasion they have come home late to find them inside their gate with a vehicle parked on the verge outside.

“The vehicle registration was taken and passed on to police.”

Mr Jensen said the theft of marron from dams was a problem in the district around Christmas and the summer months.

“It’s stealing and trespassing on property,” he said.

“The other concern is people have stock – cattle and sheep – on their property and poachers cut fences or leave gates open and stock gets out.”

He said the Rural Watch group disseminated information to residents and worked closely with local police.