Stolen gorilla statue spotted in Melbourne backyard

A much-loved "gorilla" will return to its natural habitat after it was stolen in Melbourne's north-east last month.

The 1.5-metre statue, dubbed "Garry", was nicked from a retirement community on St Helena Road, St Helena, at about 4pm on June 6.

Police carried out an extensive investigation, finally focusing on a residence of interest in Reservoir.

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