Family's Holiday Horror: Squatters Take Over Home, Steal Thousands in Valuables

Shepparton Family's Nightmare: Squatters Steal Valuables, Leaving Family Devastated A Shepparton family's holiday turned into a nightmare when they returned home to find squatters had taken over their rental property. The family, who had been on holiday in Nepal for three weeks, discovered their belongings ransacked and numerous valuables missing. "It was really terrifying," said Niluma, the mother. "They could have had a weapon. Then it was really shocking, especially having kids with you." Tens of thousands of dollars worth of gold, silver, and other valuables were stolen. The squatters, a group of 17-20 people, according to police, had even moved in groceries and toiletries. Police removed the squatters, but they returned multiple times, claiming the house was theirs. The family has been moved to emergency accommodation, and the locks on their former home have been changed. The police investigation is ongoing, and a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family rebuild their lives. The story serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of renters and highlights the need for stronger protections against property invasions.