Ricky Wilson sought a sentence indication on Tuesday in connection with an alleged crime spree that included thefts of motor vehicles and power tools across western Victoria.

The Warrnambool Magistrates Court heard the man allegedly stole a 2006 Mazda Bravo utility from a Melton address on May 13 by forcing the ignition.

His fingerprints were allegedly located about 10 days later inside the vehicle, which was parked in Warrnambool's Archibald Street.

Then between May 23 and 24, four chainsaws were stolen from a Warrnambool City Council (WCC) truck parked at the city's botanic gardens.

Mr Wilson allegedly sold the tools on Facebook on May 27, using his own name and account.

The WCC victim confirmed the make and model of the distinctive chainsaws in the photos uploaded to Warrnambool, Melton and Sunshine 'Buy Swap and Sell' groups.

Police also alleged Mr Wilson stole another 2006 Mazda Bravo utility from a car yard, which was captured on CCTV.

Mr Wilson was arrested on June 2. He was allegedly wearing distinctive black Nike brand shoes, which matched those seen on CCTV footage.

He denied stealing the chainsaws but admitted to being in possession of them.

Mr Wilson has also been charged with stealing a 2012 Nissan Dualis in July and attempting to flee police over outstanding family violence matters on August 10.

The court heard he fled police in the Nissan dualis, driving erratically and on the wrong side of the road in Hamilton.

The man has 28 pages of criminal history.

Caetlyn Wells-Simon, representing the accused, said the man had a "regrettable" criminal history and had served 120 days in custody on remand.

She said there were factual disputes to the offending, including whether Mr Wilson had permission to take the vehicles and if he was involved in the theft of the chainsaws.

Magistrate Simon Guthrie said he would impose an eight-month jail term, in combination with a correction order, if Mr Wilson pleaded guilty to the charges.

Mr Wilson immediately shook his head and the sentence indication was refused. He was remanded in custody for a further court hearing next year.

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