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7 March, 2025
Police seek information on stolen truck, trailer
POLICE are calling for information following the theft of a truck in Lismore last weekend.
Warrnambool Divisional Response Unit officers are investigating the theft of a truck in Lismore between 3pm on March 1 and 9am on March 2.
It is understood unknown offenders attended a property on the Hamilton Highway and gained access to a machinery shed.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said investigators were told a Mitsubishi Triton ute was stolen from the property.
“The offenders used it to ram a gate and it was driven about eight kilometres down the road,” the spokesperson said.
“The offenders dumped the ute and stole a Patriot Spreader, driving it back to the first scene.
“They fled in the victim’s 2000 T401 Kenworth truck with Victorian registration 91122F.
“It is described as a white truck with a solid horizontal red line along the side.
“The truck had a white tipper trailer with red wheel arches attached, carrying fencing wire.”
The spokesperson said vehicle keys, tools and batteries were also stolen from the shed.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.