Police & Court

C’mon search party, let’s find Barbie

By Bree Harding

Jan 6, 2025

Elvis and Barbie collectibles were among the items stolen while the homeowners were on holidays.

Several collectibles, including 150 Barbie dolls, have been stolen from a Tatura home.

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Shepparton police are investigating after William St homeowners returned from holidays to find the dolls, Elvis Presley collectibles and a Jack Daniels esky missing.

Police said entry was forced into the home between Thursday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 11 before the items were stolen.

Acting Detective Senior Constable Lance Wiltshire from Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit addresses media at a press conference on Monday, January 6, about an extensive Barbie doll collection that was stolen from a Tatura home in December 2024. Photo by Bree Harding

The owner had been collecting the iconic dolls, which were all still in their original packaging, for 12 years.

The dolls were released between 1970 and 2017 and are estimated to be worth more than $15,000, with many among the collection being rare varieties.

The collection of Barbies is worth more than $15,000.

Police have released images of some of the stolen dolls in the hope someone may provide information as to their whereabouts.

The iconic collectible dolls were all still in their original packaging.

The owner had been collecting the dolls for 12 years.

They have asked the public to be aware of anyone attempting to sell the vintage dolls, particularly online.

In a clearly irresistible pun, they said, “Just the slightest bit of information may be ‘Ken-ough’ to track down the offenders”.

Some of the Barbies were rare varieties.

The Barbies were released between 1970 and 2017.

∎ Anyone with information that might assist police in finding the Barbies is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au