A man who was caught pushing a stolen motorbike along a Wodonga street following a break-in has been released after spending a month in jail.
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A High Street business was targeted sometime in early May while the victim was in hospital.
Ashley Haebich was seen pushing the bike along Hovell Street by police on May 9 about 5.30am, but the theft hadn't been reported.
The victim noticed the theft eight days later and reported the matter to police, with video footage identifying Haebich with the motorbike.
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Other items including a chainsaw, tent and pressure washer were stolen, but Haebich wasn't charged over the break-in.
His lawyer to Wodonga court said the 50-year-old had simply come across the motorbike and other items.
Haebich was released after serving 32 days.
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