Gregory Torney, of Calder Court, Warrnambool, was already on bail after allegedly possessing an illegal firearm when the burglaries took place in south Warrnambool in September.

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The 32-year-old has a New South Wales criminal history that is 20 pages long and has not been out of jail for more than three months since he was a child.

He was transferred from Wodonga to Warrnambool where he attained a Salvation Army residence in April this year.

Detective Senior Constable Richard Hughes said they were "serious charges" and the safety of the community and people affected by crime must be considered.

"The offences were committed while residing at that address," he said.

"It all happened within days of being bailed from court.

"It's totally unacceptable because he committed these offences shortly after he was granted bail. He stated himself the first time he was bailed something along the lines of being in and out of prison for the last 12 years. He's institutionalised.

"If granted bail he would go back to committing the same types of residential burlgaries, breaking into cars and committing indictable offences."

Mr Torney is alleged to have stated "is that all you got me for" when arrested by police.

Lawyer Mietta McDonald said her client would be at risk of losing stable social housing if not granted bail.

"That is a significant motivating factor for Mr Torney, the reality of losing that," she said.

"The Salvation Army will support him and support his goal of returning.

"He has now spent every day in custody, every one of those in solitary confinement."

Magistrate Franz Holzer refused the application for bail.

"There are concerns of possible reoffending and so too the endangerment of members of the community," he said.

"Despite that stability of housing support these further offences are said to have taken place. I have to ask myself what is new about the presentation today.

"I'm not persuaded that you are able to establish exceptional circumstances or address the protective concerns. I don't think any such condition could alleviate the risk."

Mr Torney could be seen pacing the room via video conference, before kicking a chair and being escorted out by security.

The matter will appear before Warrnambool Magistrates' Court on January 17.

Anyone with information regarding a crime or suspicious behaviour can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Alternatively, a confidential report can be submitted online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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