Dimboola Police are warning business owner in the district of an active deception artist that may return to the area.

Senior Constable Neil Zippel said that accommodation agencies and other businesses should be vigilant.

"This man is known to have been in this area before, and may be coming back. We ask that business owners be careful."

Police are also asking for public assistance in locating a padded goal post cover.

"The post cover has gone missing from the Dimboola Primary School oval," SC Zippel said, "If anyone knows of its whereabouts, please contact the school, 5389 1270, or the Dimboola Police on 5389 1470."