Dimboola Police were recently made aware of Christmas lights and decorations being removed from properties around town.

A reindeer decoration was stolen from a family's front yard about a week before Christmas, and more decorations were taken from another property between Christmas and New Year.

A 37-year-old male has been spoken to and all the property has since been recovered.

Sgt Darren Sadler said that the man was acting alone.

"The person involved was acting alone and we are confident he won't be committing similar offences next Christmas, so people can hopefully enjoy their decorations without fear of them being taken."