Two men have been charged following an alleged break‑in at a rural property in the Upper Hunter, where police say more than $100,000 worth of equipment was stolen.
Officers attached to the Hunter Valley Police District commenced an investigation after reports a property on Pembroke Road at Cassilis was broken into earlier this month. Police allege the items stolen included two Honda quad bikes, fuel, power tools, cattle tags and drench.
Following inquiries, police located and seized a quad bike and a box trailer on Aly Street at Kayuga. On Tuesday 19 May 2026, a 27‑year‑old man was arrested at Muswellbrook Police Station and charged with disposing of motor vehicle parts relating to a serious indictable offence and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime. He was granted conditional bail to appear before Muswellbrook Local Court on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
Between 7.30am and 8.30am yesterday, police executed search warrants at homes in Muswellbrook and Aberdeen. During the searches, officers allegedly seized power tools, trail cameras, electronic devices, copper cabling, mobile phones and farming equipment believed to be stolen.
A 46‑year‑old man was arrested and taken to Muswellbrook Police Station, where he was charged with knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime, disposing of motor vehicle parts relating to a serious indictable offence, failing to provide adequate exercise to a confined animal and failing to disclose a driver or passenger’s identity. He was granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Police inquiries are continuing.
