A ride-on lawnmower was stolen during a burglary at a Warragul church on Wednesday night.
Police reported the Husqvarna mower, valued at $4800, may have been pushed out of a storage container as the keys were stored separately.
It is believed offenders accessed the Warragul Salvation Army Church in Burke St via a back gate. The gate backs onto the railway line reserve.
It is alleged locks were cut to access the shipping container.
Anyone with information which may assist police investigations is urged to contact Warragul police on 5622 7111.