Greensborough Police have charged a man over the alleged theft of the much beloved gorilla statue “Garry”.
The silverback was located during a search warrant at a Reservoir address on Monday after it was allegedly stolen from a retirement village in St Helena on 6 June.
Following significant coverage of Garry’s return to the retirement village on Wednesday, a 33-year-old Heidelberg Heights man made himself known to police.
He was interviewed by appointment this morning and subsequently charged with theft, handle stolen goods and drive whilst disqualified.
He has been bailed to face Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on August 30.
Aside from the striking statue, investigators also seized 24 suspectedly stolen drivers’ licenses and a quantity of prescription medication during the search warrant.
Investigations into these items remain ongoing and anyone with information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
