Tip-offs lead police to stolen vehicles as suspect hunt continues

Key points

• Bass Coast police say information from the community helped them carry out a series of search warrants over a wave of stolen and torched cars. Acting Inspector Jason Hullick said vehicle crime had risen significantly in the past four to six weeks.
• Police recovered two stolen Toyota LandCruisers, two trailers and a Kubota tractor from a Korumburra property on October 7. Two men were interviewed over alleged offences and will be summonsed to Korumburra Magistrates' Court.
• Police are also trying to locate other persons of interest. Residents are urged to report any information to Crime Stoppers.