UPDATE, noon: A Mortlake district man aged in his late 50s is expected to be charged with causing damage after ripping the door off a woolshed in a dispute over the overship of an antique car.
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Mortlake police Senior Constable Justin Rasmussen said it would be alleged the man caused damage to a woolshed when he removed the 1926 Minerva, which had been claimed to be worth $150,000.
He said the alleged offender had been interviewed over causing the damage and a brief of evidence was being compiled.
A charge of causing damage is expected to be laid.
Police will allege a chain was put around the door and the shed was then forcibly opened.
Senior Constable Rasmussen said there was a long-running civil dispute between family members over the vehicle with two parties claiming ownership.
"This issue has a long history involving a trust and I understand that civil dispute is now in the hand of solicitors," he said.
June 28: Police are investigating the theft of a 1926 vintage car worth $150,000 from Mortlake.
Mortlake police Senior Constable Justin Rasmussen said the 1926 Minerva was reported stolen on Thursday night.
He said Warrnambool-based crime scene officers would attend a Connewarren Lane property this morning to examine the property.
"The vehicle, which is described as bright yellow, with a black canvas top, spoked wheels and thin tyres, was reported stolen at 9pm Thursday," he said.
"It's been reported that the vehicle was in a locked wool shed in the rural area.
"Investigations have been initiated. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Mortlake police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000," he said.
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