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Machinery stolen

29/09/2025

Approximately $700,000 worth of machinery was stolen in Sunshine West.

Police are appealing for public assistance after approximately $700,000 worth of machinery was stolen from a commercial hire business in Sunshine West earlier this month.

Investigators have been told offenders moved the machinery from the Vella Drive premises between 1am and 5am on Friday, September 12.

An employee arrived at the business to find two large flat-bed trucks, with machinery onboard, fleeing the scene about 5.15am.

The machinery stolen includes a LGMG H625 diesel telehandler, Haulotte electric scissor lift, Hangcha gas forklift, Haulotte telescopic boom, and Sinoboom electric scissor lift.

Investigators have released images and CCTV of a man they believe can assist with their inquiries, vision of the trucks involved in the incident and images of the equipment stolen.

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