Police said farm machinery such as old graders, slashers and tractor equipment were among the items taken.
Assorted power tools and hand tools were also taken, along with 30 cans of WD-40, and other items including star pickets and 40-gallon drums.
An old metal safe — that police say would have taken three or four people to lift — was also taken.
A 35-year-old Shepparton man was arrested on Tuesday, January 13, over the thefts from the previous week, after searches were conducted at properties in Shepparton and Shepparton East.
He has been charged with a raft of charges including burglary, theft, trespass, possession of methamphetamines and criminal damage.
He has been bailed and will appear in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
Many of the stolen items were recovered during the searches and have been returned to the owner; however, others, including the safe, are still missing.
Police investigations into the thefts are ongoing, and anyone with information should contact Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit on 5820 5777 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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