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Spate of vehicle thefts has police on alert

By Bree Harding

Aug 10, 2026

There were multiple vehicles stolen in Shepparton during the weekend.

Shepparton police have recovered multiple vehicles stolen at the weekend, as they continue their search for others.

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Detective Senior Constable Jeremy Rath said five vehicles were stolen overnight on Friday, August 7, and a further two were stolen overnight on Sunday, August 9, from areas to the east of Shepparton’s central business district.

It is not known if the thefts are linked in any way.

According to police, thieves have entered private properties to steal the vehicles, which include a variety of makes and models, from sedans and SUVs to 4WDs.

Some of the vehicles were reportedly locked, while others were not.

Det Snr Constable Rath said on Monday afternoon, August 10, that five of the vehicles had been recovered.

A red Holden Commodore VF SS sedan and a blue Holden Commodore VF SS sedan remain missing.

Police have received numerous reports of both vehicles being driven erratically around Shepparton and Mooroopna.

Police urge any witnesses or people with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit on 5280 5777, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au