Police conducted the search warrant at a Regiment Road, Rutherford home where they seized power tools, mobile phones, laptops, industrial equipment, camping gear, a push bike and a metal detector.

It came after Hunter Valley Police stopped a Mitsubishi Lancer on James Lane, Bishops Bridge on Monday morning and spoke with two men, aged 18 and 34, and an 18-year-old woman.

Police searched the car and found several items alleged to have been stolen from two separate break and enter offences; one at Cessnock on June 26 and one at Minmi on Monday.

All three were arrested and taken to Cessnock Police Station.

The 34-year-old man has been charged with aggravated break, enter and steal, goods in custody, posses prohibited weapon and posses housebreaking implements. He was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old man has been charged with aggravated break, enter and steal, goods in custody, posses housebreaking implements and dispose of stolen property.

The 18-year-old woman has been charged with goods in custody.

Police are now hoping to locate the owners of the stolen property. Anyone who thinks they may own any of it should call Cessnock Police on 4991 0199.