Tools stolen from cars

Thefts from motor vehicles remain an ongoing issue in the Warragul-Drouin area with items of significant value being stolen last week.

On Sunday two vehicles were accessed in Main Sth Rd, Drouin, including a Hino 300 delivery truck, from which $6000 worth of tools were stolen.

At the same address, a white Triton was broken into, with offenders stealing headphones valued at $1200, as well as a wallet and bank cards.

Another Ford Ranger was accessed on the same date in Bronte Crt, Drouin. Stolen items included a Milwaukee circular saw, a hammer drill, three power tool batteries, a rattle gun, and a socket set, valued at about $2000.

A third Ranger, located at Carriage Drv, Warragul was broken into at 11:45pm the night before.

Police said male offenders accessed a toolbox on the vehicle, a white 2017 model, before being disturbed by the owner and leaving in another vehicle with various stolen power tools.