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Car stolen while victim sleeps

The owners of a Toyota Hilux were asleep in their Yarragon house when offenders gained entry and stole keys to their vehicle.

Police said the victims slept through the aggravated burglary on Sunday morning and were unaware their vehicle had been stolen until police contacted them hours later.
The aggravated burglary occurred between 1.20am and 3.20am at the Rodier Rd house.
Police believe offenders entered the house through an unlocked back door.
The Toyota Hilux, valued at $35,000, was found bogged and abandoned in Church St, Trafalgar at 8.30am.
Police contacted the owners and alerted them to the the theft.
Anyone with information that may assist police investigations, can contact Crimestoppers 1800 333000 or Warragul Police 5622 7111.

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