Four vehicles and toolboxes were targeted in Bright and Porepunkah on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning last week.

Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll said most of the vehicles had been unlocked.

"We're lucky to live in a low crime area but I really implore people to make sure their vehicles are locked and don't have keys inside," he said.

"If it's possible people should park off the road, under motion activated lights if possible, and ensure their tool boxes on the back of utes are locked.

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"It can take tradesmen years to acquire their tools and to have an opportunistic thief come along and steal them is pretty sad."

The incident followed two recent vehicle thefts in Bright and Myrtleford where keys were left in the ignition.

"It's important people have security measures in place," Senior Sergeant Incoll said.

"That can make it hard for these thieves.

"If anyone has information they can contact Bright police or Crime Stoppers."

Call (03) 5755 1444 or 1800 333 000.

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