Police are continuing to investigate the theft of trucks and firearms in Little River earlier this month, despite recovering some of the stolen vehicles.
Police have recovered two of three trucks stolen from a property on Narraburra Road, sometime between New Year’s Day and January 2.
The first truck recovered, a white Volvo prime mover with Tasmanian registration C00AY, was found in Tyabb on Monday, January 8.
The second truck, a white DAF with New South Wales registration XN42YZ, was located in Cranbourne West on the morning of Wednesday, January 10.
A third truck, a white MAN prime mover with Victorian registration XV42ZX, is yet to be recovered.
It is understood offenders smashed a window to gain entry to the Little River property, before ransacking the house, punching holes in the wall, and stealing keys for the three trucks parked at the address and making off with them.
Detectives are investigating if the burglary is linked to another residential burglary over the same period at a rural property on Boadles Lane, Little River.
On this occasion the offenders gained entry to the home and ransacked the house before stealing a safe containing six registered firearms.
The fireplaces in both homes were also rummaged through by offenders prior to them leaving.
The firearms stolen include an Emerald, Adler and Stirling shotguns, a Sturm Ruger 22, Norica air rifle and a Savage rifle.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
