A 40-year-old man, on parole for previous offences, was arrested during the search of a Moncrieff home on Saturday.
Police allege the man failed to return a white Kia Sorrento to a Mitchell car-hire business in late June, with the business subsequently reporting the vehicle stolen.
Police further allege the car was used in two burglaries – one at a Ngunnawal home early on July 13 and at Casey the following morning.
The total value of items allegedly stolen during the Ngunnawal burglary was about $20,000.
Police say they identified the man via CCTV captured from neighbouring residences.
During Saturday’s search police say they found property reported stolen during the Ngunnawal and Casey burglaries, as well as the Kia Sorrento, and other items suspected of being stolen during further offending.
The man is charged with aggravated burglary, driving a stolen motor vehicle, and three counts of unlawful possession of stolen property.
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