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Three arrested over burglaries

By Ivy Jensen

Oct 19, 2026

Charges have been laid in relation to burglaries in Echuca and Tongala. Photo: James Ross. Photo by AAP Newswire

Campaspe Criminal Investigation Unit detectives have arrested three people in relation to burglaries in Echuca and Tongala.

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A 38-year-old Kyabram man has been charged over the burglary of a deceased estate on Matheson Rd, Tongala, between September 18 and 29.

Police allege offenders stole an Isuzu heavy rigid truck, a tri-axle trailer and a range of personal belongings, including furniture and collectables.

The man has been charged with burglary, theft and theft of a motor vehicle and was bailed to appear at Echuca Magistrates’ Court on 16 February 2027.

A second man was arrested in connection with the burglary but was released pending further inquiries. Police said charges were expected to be laid at a later date.

In a separate matter, police have arrested a 28-year-old woman over a residential burglary in Waratah Grove, Echuca.

The burglary occurred on October 2, with police alleging the home was ransacked and a large amount of personal property stolen, including children’s toys and jewellery.

The Echuca woman has been charged with burglary and theft and was bailed to appear at Echuca Magistrates’ Court on 8 December.

Police investigations into both matters remain ongoing.