Shepparton Crime Investigation detectives are investigating after a caravan was stolen while a man was sleeping inside at Shepparton this week.
The 73-year-old victim woke to find he was being towed away from where he had parked outside his son's house on Broken River Drive and promptly called police about 5.30am.
The unknown offenders drove to Bridewell Court and unhooked the van.
Police arrived at the same time the offenders had returned to the white Nissan Navara they were travelling in.
Officers attempted to intercept the utility but it sped off, crossing onto the wrong side of Richmond Street and was last seen heading east on Channel Road.
Fortunately, the victim was not physically injured.
Checks revealed the Nissan had been stolen from Newport on 25 February.
The vehicle has been sighted at several other incidents including;
- Towing a stolen caravan in Spotswood on 6 March
- A trailer theft, theft and theft from motor vehicle in Point Cook on 8 March
- A motorbike theft in Kensington on 13 March
The Nissan was last seen bearing stolen number plates 2BV 8VM.
Police have released an image of the vehicle in the hope that someone sights it and can provide information on its whereabouts.
Anyone who does see the Nissan is urged to contact Triple-Zero (000) immediately.
Anyone with information on one of the incidents, including CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
