Police seize more than 50 stolen items in Lake Macquarie region

Police have searched a home at Belmont in relation to several alleged copper thefts in the area and seized over 50 items, alleged to have been stolen.

Police have located and seized dozens of items believed to be stolen from the Lake Macquarie region. Picture: NSW Police

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Have you had tools stolen recently? Well there is a chance it could be in a haul uncovered thanks to Lake Macquarie Police.

Last month, police searched a home at Arlington St, Belmont, in relation to several alleged copper thefts in the area.

Police have located and seized over 50 items alleged to be stolen from the Lake Macquarie region. Picture: NSW Police

$50K worth of alleged stolen property seized at a Belmont home. Picture: NSW Police

But what they discovered was much more, as police seized more than 50 items, alleged to have been stolen from the Lake Macquarie region.

It is estimated the value of the stolen goods is worth around $50,000.

The seized property includes a field line marker, floor polisher, floor sander, concrete cutter, high pressure cleaner and ceiling projector.

Police are now looking for the owners of the property, and urge anyone who has information or can prove any of the items may be theirs, to contact Belmont Police station.

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