ALEXANDRA Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a ute and firefighting equipment was allegedly stolen from the Highlands CFA during a burglary.

Investigators have been told the Highlands-Caveat CFA on Ghin Ghin Road, Highlands was broken into sometime between 5am and 6am on Thursday 9 January.

A police spokesperson from Alexandra CIU said the vehicle had since been recovered.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au