March 10th, 2023Treasure trove of goods found in Sebastopol

Ballarat detectives discovered a treasure trove of tools and ther goods in Sebastopol last Thursday night.

Officers executed a warrant on Edwards Street, to find a large cache of stolen items about 7.30pm, Thursday March 2.

Inside, police found approximately $70,000 worth of stolen goods, including ovens, windows, dishwashers, power tools, white goods, building materials and a concrete polisher.

It is believed the items are linked to several burglaries in the area across Alfredton, Delacombe and Cardigan.

A 32-year-old Sebastopol man has been charged with five counts of robbery and seven counts of theft.

He was been remanded to face Ballarat Magistrates’ Court last Friday, March 3.