Vehicle Crime Squad detectives have released images of allegedly stolen jewellery recovered from a car in Caroline Springs in an effort to reunite the pieces with their owners.
The jewellery was located inside an allegedly stolen car following the arrest of a 43-year-old Caroline Springs man and a 29-year-old Caroline Springs man on Tuesday, 21 December.
The residential Caroline Springs address was allegedly operating as an unlicensed second-hand dealership.
Three vehicles were seized from the address including a Ford XR8 ute, an allegedly stolen BMW 750i and an allegedly rebirthed Mitsubishi Evolution.
The jewellery was located inside the back seat of the yet-to-be identified BMW but is not believed to be connected to the car.
A 43-year-old Caroline Springs man was charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft, criminal damage, traffick and possess drug of dependence, possess GHB, handle stolen goods, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, car rebirthing offences, driving offences and commit indictable offences whilst on bail.
He faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 28 January, 2022.
A 29-year-old Caroline Springs man was charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft, criminal damage and car rebirthing offences.
He was bailed and will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 1 June, 2022.
The investigation into the origins of the stolen pieces remains active and ongoing.
As part of their investigation, detectives have released images of the distinctive pieces in the hope someone recognises them and comes forward with information.
Anyone who believes the jewellery belongs to them is urged to come forward along with evidence of ownership.
Quotes attributable to Detective Senior Constable Shannon Foden, Vehicle Crime Squad:
“These are fairly distinctive pieces of jewellery – they’re high end pieces and pretty valuable.
“A lot of work has gone into identifying who they might belong to, but our enquiries haven’t been able to turn anything up and we’ve hit a bit of a brick wall.
“I have no doubt they’re incredibly precious pieces of jewellery to someone, and we are very keen to reunite them with their owners.”
Anyone who recognises the jewellery or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
