Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged five people after over 50 alleged burglaries, thefts and thefts of motor vehicles occurred in the Shepparton area between 28 February and 26 March.
In the last week, detectives executed multiple search warrants in the Shepparton, Mooroopna, and Kyabram areas.
Officers located and seized two trailers, an allegedly white 2020 Kia sedan, about $5,000 in stolen property and several electronic devices capable of generating electronic keys to assist in stealing motor vehicles.
Police will allege the quintet stole a number of items from properties in Cobram, Kyabram, Congupna, and Shepparton, before using a vehicle to gain access to a store in Shepparton.
Police will further allege the group rammed a vehicle driven by a 29-year-old man in Shepparton.
The other driver was not injured.
A 25-year-old Shepparton man has since been charged with Burglary and theft of motor vehicle.
He was bailed to appear before Shepparton Magistrates' Court on 15 May.
A 28-year-old Shepparton man was charged with theft of motor vehicle.
He was bailed to appear before Shepparton Magistrates' Court on 2 October.
A 38-year-old Shepparton man was charged with drug offences.
He was bailed to appear before Shepparton Magistrates' Court on 2 October.
A 46-year-old Shepparton man was charged with handle stolen goods and drug offences.
He was bailed to appear before Shepparton Magistrates' Court on 2 October.
A 33-year-old Shepparton woman was charged with theft of motor vehicle.
She was bailed to appear before Shepparton Magistrates' Court on 2 October.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
