Gun found in stolen truck

When the truck was searched by police, a gun was found inside it.

The truck, which is described as white with a black tipper tray, was stolen from a rural property in Murchison in December.

Police believe it was in the Mooroopna area for about a week in the lead-up to it being recovered by police.

Anyone who saw the truck in the area on Tuesday, or in recent weeks, or who has any CCTV or dashcam footage of it, is urged to contact Detective Senior Constable Jeremy Rath at Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit on 5820 5777 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au