Murray Police District charge man over stolen music equipment

A 29-year-old man was charged and arrested after allegedly stealing music equipment worth $12,000 in Albury. Find out more.

A 29-year-old man from Springdale Heights has been charged after he allegedly stole more than $12,000 of musical equipment.

Officers from the Murray River Police District started investigating after receiving reports a number of guitars and music equipment were stolen from a vehicle parked on Prune Street, Lavington, between Wednesday June 22 and Thursday June 23.

Following inquiries, police executed a search warrant at a home in Kiama St, Springdale Heights about 12.15pm on Sunday July 3.

$12,000 worth of musical instruments were stolen early last week. Picture: Supplied

During the search of the home, police allegedly located several items suspected of being stolen, including two guitars and music equipment.

Those items have been seized for forensic examination.

A 29-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Albury Police Station.

He was charged with nine offences, including eight counts of goods suspected stolen in/on premises, and one count of knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.

Police alleged the 29-year-old man stole music equipment from a home on Prune St, Lavington.

He was refused bail to appear before Albury Local Court on July 4, where he was granted conditional bail to reappear before the same court on August 30.