HAMILTON Police have confirmed a Mitsubishi Triton ute and a tandem trailer were stolen from a farming property at Dunkeld on Monday night.

Detective Senior Constable Scott Lenehan, of the Hamilton Police crime investigation unit, confirmed the unknown offenders went to the property, and stole the dual cab white 2017 utility and dark, grey tandem trailer.

The detective said the offenders entered through a farm gate and stole the car which was located near the shed of the property.

He said the keys were left in the car. Hamilton police detectives are investigating the theft.

He reminded residents to lock their cars and homes, and always remove the keys.

“We need to get the message out there,” Det Sen Const Lenehan said.

“We need people to be vigilant, don’t leave the keys or valuables in your car.”

The car and trailer are believed to be worth about $40,000.

Det Sen Const Lenehan urged anyone who may have sighted the ute with registration 1JX 5EM and trailer W36 950X, to contact Hamilton Police on 5551 9100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.