A man has been arrested after police located a quantity of suspected stolen property at an Encounter Bay address.

Victor Harbor police searched a property in Encounter Bay on Wednesday 11 February, where officers seized multiple items believed to be stolen.

Among the items recovered was a Kawasaki motorcycle, identified as one of three bikes stolen during a break-in at Middleton on 12 January. Police also located a whipper snipper linked to a break-in at Back Valley in October.

During the search, officers also seized a machete and a crossbow, along with three cannabis plants found in the backyard.

A 32-year-old Encounter Bay man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession and possessing a prohibited weapon. He was refused police bail and appeared in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court today.

A 67-year-old Encounter Bay man was reported for cultivating cannabis and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Police are continuing their investigation and are appealing for assistance to locate two green Kawasaki motorcycles — models X230 and X140 — as well as the owners of a large quantity of suspected stolen property, including motorcycle helmets, sunglasses, mobile phones and jewellery.

Anyone with enquiries about recovered property can contact Victor Harbor Police Station between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online. Reports can be made anonymously.

Reference number: CO2600006418