At 10.15pm on Monday, February 18 a white Toyota Landcruiser tray back was seen near a machinery shed on a property on Gurley Settlers Road, Gurley.

People were reportedly spotted from a distance tying down a quad bike onto the rear of the Landcruiser.

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It's believed that the offenders realised they had been seen and as a result, drove off in a hurry, causing the quad bike to roll off the rear of the Landcruiser.

If anyone has any information in relation to the attempted theft, please contact your local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.