Pair arrested over stolen household property

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Police arrested two people and seized more than $100,000 worth of stolen household property in Point Cook last week.

Detectives from the Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit attended an address on Nossal Drive about 2pm on Thursday, January 6 as part of an ongoing theft and deception investigation.

The investigation commenced in August after a number of people reported their household property had never been delivered to their address, after being picked up by removalists.

A man and woman were arrested on Thursday before detectives located a large amount of allegedly stolen items including televisions, kitchenware and couches.

A 30-year-old Point Cook man has been charged with six counts of theft, six counts of obtain property by deception and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.

He appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court last week where he was bailed to re-appear in court on May 11.

A 28-year-old Point Cook woman has been charged with six counts of theft and six counts of obtaining property by deception.

She was bailed to appear before the Werribee Magistrates Court on June 27.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au