Wonthaggi man on bail stole car, trailer, mower from Leongatha
All's well that ends well with the case of the stolen Toyota Landcruiser and mower trailer taken from Leongatha on Monday, October 12. Car and equipment recovered, charges laid.
ALL’S well that ends well with the case of the stolen Toyota Landcruiser and mower trailer from Leongatha on Monday, October 12.
Police have reported the recovery of the stolen property and the arrested of the alleged offender.
“The Toyota Landcruiser and trailer that was stolen from Leongatha on Monday have both been located and recovered,” said police on the Bass Coast Eyewatch Facebook page.
“An investigation by members at Leongatha Police, in partnership with detectives from Bass Coast and Latrobe Criminal Investigation Units, has resulted in the location and recovery of the stolen property which is being processed to be returned to the victim.
“Following information received from several of our local community members, a search warrant was issued by the Magistrates Court and executed on a property in Moe on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by detectives from Bass Coast and Latrobe CIU.
“Additional information was obtained regarding the whereabouts of the trailer and mowing equipment.
“A short time later, detectives located the trailer together with the Cub Cadet ride-on mower and other equipment in bushland near Tyers and two males were arrested in connection to the theft.
“A 21-year-old male from Wonthaggi has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, theft and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.
“His application for bail was refused, and he remains in custody until a later date.”
The trailer, ride-on lawn mower and other equipment was recovered from where it was dumped in bushland near Tyers in the Latrobe Valley
Police said a 17-year-old male from Morwell was interviewed in connection to charges of theft of a motor vehicle and theft.
They reported that he was released pending further investigation by Bass Coast detectives.
Police have been warmly praised on social media for their efforts.
- Well done! So pleased the owner will get their property back!
- Well done Vic Pol. Now let's hope the judicial system adopts a hard line with the perpetrators. Very pleased the honest and hard-working business owners have retrieved their assets.
- Adult crime adult time for that 17-year-old would be nice. But this is one of the luckier cases of a stolen car. Good job police.
Police have in turn praised the community for their practical support.
“Police would like to thank the community for their ongoing support and willingness to provide information regarding criminal activity.”
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