House set alight after thieves make off with antiques

ANTIQUE furniture and a boat were stolen from an unoccupied house in Catani, just before it was destroyed in a fire.
Police are investigating an arson attack, burglary and theft at the house in Caldermeade Road which was burnt to the ground in the early hours of Sunday, 24 July.
Pakenham Criminal Investigation Unit Sergeant Paul Bruders said police had found out that several antiques were stolen from the premises before the house was set alight.
A boat was also stolen from the property, which was part of a deceased estate, and the following night a homemade caravan was taken.
“These items include a Singer sewing machine, an antique telephone and several antique dressers,” Sgt Bruders said.
The boat was a red and white 15ft Carribean Comet, fitted with a 40hp Mercury outboard motor. The boat was on a Mackay trailer.
Sgt Bruders said the homemade caravan was stolen from a shed at the premises.
The caravan is built on a 5ft by 8ft trailer and has a rounded shape with a door at the back.
CFA crews from Lang Lang, Bayles and Kooweerup attended the fire.
Sgt Bruders said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
Police and the CFA are continuing to investigate the circumstances surround the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the fire or the stolen property is being asked to contact Pakenham CIU on 5940 2345.