Suspected stolen items located in the Adelaide Hills

A series of offences relating to the items is believed to have happened across the Adelaide Hills between May and July 2025.

The items were located inside a Holden ute that was seized following the arrest of a suspect by Mount Barker patrols. Investigators are now seeking to reunite the items with their rightful owners.

Among the property recovered were nine men's watches and a distinctive handmade wooden box featuring the initials "N.P.N." engraved on a small silver plaque.

Anyone who recognises the watches, the wooden box, or who believes they may be the rightful owner is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 and quote 175288.