MORE than 200 power tools, most likely stolen from tradies, over several years, were recovered when detectives raided a property in Balarang Ct, Patterson Lakes, Friday 3 February.
Detective Senior Constable Phillip Wilkinson, of Kingston Crime Investigation Unit, said the haul included a Kingchrome tool box, grinders, four air compressors, electric sanders, hammer drills, cordless drills, circular saws, nail guns, Makita tool bag, Bosch tool bag, Milwaukie tool bag and three sanding machines.
“If anyone has had items similar to these stolen over the past two years and has some identifying feature on the tool in order to identify it, they should call Kingston CIU on 9556 6111,” he said.
A 45-year-old Patterson Lakes man has been charged with handling stolen goods, possessing proceeds of crime, and possessing ammunition and explosives. He will appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court in May.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 8 February 2017
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My factory was burgled 18 months ago with lots of gear stolen