The man was charged at Griffith Police Station. Photo: Oliver Jacques.
A 26-year-old man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged theft of a $90,000 tractor from a Widgelli property, near Griffith.
Rural crime investigators from Murrumbidgee Police District began investigating the alleged theft in June 2026.
Following inquiries, police executed a search warrant at a property in Gunbar in August.
Police allege officers located the tractor during the search and seized it for forensic examination.
A quantity of ammunition was also allegedly seized.
Following further inquiries, police arrested a 26-year-old man at a property in Hillston last Friday (4 September).
He was taken to Griffith Police Station and charged with acquiring ammunition subject to a prohibition order and goods suspected of being stolen in or on premises, namely a motor vehicle.
The man was refused bail and appeared before Bail Division Court 5 on Saturday 5 September, where he was again refused bail.
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