Police seize property, make arrest, in Telstra phone tower burglary case

Nicholas John Barrett, 36, appeared in Albury Local Court on Friday following his arrest the previous day.

The 36-year-old was released by magistrate Melissa Humphreys.

He must reside at a Wodonga home, be of good behaviour, and obey an 8pm to 6am curfew.

Barrett has entered not guilty pleas to all 13 charges.

Police continue to appeal for information as part of the investigation, with at least one other person thought to allegedly be involved.

"I can confirm that police are taking this with the utmost seriousness," Detective Chief Inspector Mick Stoltenberg said.

"We're talking about communications related equipment.

"People obviously need communications every day of the week, every minute of the day, so by someone committing a selfish act like that, it not only comes at a financial cost but also potentially puts lives at risk."

Equipment recovered from an Eastern Circuit home includes cabling and clothing allegedly worn during the break-in.

The detective said there would be people in the community who knew more.

"I'd imagine there are others out there who well and truly know about it," he said.

"It's in their best interests, if anyone has information, to do the right thing and contact police."

Police had been called to a fire at Eastern Circuit a short time after the break-in.

Investigators are examining possible links between the fire and burglary, which Detective Chief Inspector Stoltenberg said involved goods worth "a significant amount of money".

EARLIER: Police have arrested and charged a man as part of their investigations into a Telstra phone tower burglary.

The Eastern Hill site in East Albury was targeted on Sunday night, with batteries stolen.

A fence at the rear of the premises appeared to have been cut to gain access.

Investigators attended an Eastern Circuit home about 4pm on Thursday.

It's alleged a man in the backyard of the property fled inside when he saw police.

The 36-year-old was arrested and charged with 13 offences, including destroy or damage property, destroy or damage property in company, entering inclosed land, larceny, five counts of having suspected stolen goods, and four counts of receiving stolen property.

The Wodonga man was refused bail and will face Albury Local Court on Friday.

"It will be alleged police located and seized materials believed to have been stolen, as well as clothing relevant to the investigation," a police spokeswoman said.

The incident is believed to have involved multiple people.

The burglary caused service issues, which were fixed on Tuesday night.

Police continue to investigate the matter.

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