Police are still trying to work out how and why a truck became bogged in the centre median strip of the Hume Highway at the weekend.

The truck, carrying large rolls of paper, left the road at Wangaratta and became stuck on the median strip about 4.15am on Saturday.

The driver told police the truck’s load had shifted, forcing the vehicle off the road.

Wangaratta acting Sgt Michael Maley said while no-one was hurt, the incident could have been much worse.

“We’re trying to ascertain what the cause was,” he said.

“If it was a problem with the load shifting, we need to look at that and make sure it doesn’t happen again.

“If he was in the left lane and a car in the right hand lane, it could have been serious.

“That’s why we investigate and see whether we can change anything.”

Sgt Maley said there was nothing to indicate speed or intoxication had played a role.

The highway was closed by VicRoads as a heavy haulage vehicle towed the truck out about 2pm.

A man will appear in court next month after police seized an electronic stun-gun from a motorcyclist in Albury overnight.

About 10.45pm (Saturday 17 January 2015), a 33-year-old motorcyclist attended a service station on Wodonga Place.

Officers attached to Albury Local Area Command approached the rider – a member of the Gypsy Jokers outlaw motorcycle gang – where it’s alleged he became aggressive toward police.

Police attempted to arrest the man; however the situation allegedly escalated and officers deployed OC spray.

During a subsequent search of the man, police located a torch that officers allege could also be used as a stun gun.

The item was confiscated and the man was taken to Albury Police Station.

He was charged with possess prohibited weapon, offensive language, resist arrest, and assault police.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear Albury Local Court on Wednesday 18 February 2015.

Police are investigating the robbery of a car wash near Albury yesterday.

About 12.45pm (Saturday 17 January 2015), a 71-year-old man working at a car wash on Kaylock Road, Lavington (about 4km north east of Albury), went into an office to answer a phone.

Police have been told a man appeared in the office, before he approached the employee and assaulted him.

A brief melee ensued between the two, before the man fled the scene with cash.

The employee suffered bruising to the face and body. He did not require treatment.

Officers attached to Albury Local Area Command were called and commenced investigations.

As police continue to investigate the incident, they would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his mid 20s, of slim build, and about 183cm tall.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.

A Wangaratta truck driver is counting his blessings after his truck was hit by a mystery missile on the Hume Freeway where it crosses Oddies Creek on Wednesday night.

He believes “kids” threw something heavy at his truck because “I don’t think there would be an adult who would be that stupid”.

Shane Garner was heading north about 8.30pm when his truck was hit.

Mr Garner said there was a loud bang when the missile struck but because he was unsure what had happened and didn’t see who might have thrown it, he kept driving.

But curiosity got the best of him and he stopped to inspect the truck on Thurgoona Drive.

He found the missile had hit the passenger side of his truck above the fuel tank.

“There was a bloody big dint,” he said.

“I didn’t see anyone throw anything.”

Mr Garner said the missile could have caused serious damage or distracted him from driving.

“If they are caught, they should be punished for it,” he said.

Albury truck driver and Australian Trucking Association board member Doug McMillan, who has had 45 years in the business, said he knew of several people being killed or injured by objects being thrown.

He said he had seen several pieces of railway ballast on the Lincoln Causeway on Wednesday night and feared they might have been thrown at vehicles by “bored kids”.

“They think they’re funny, but it’s a pretty bloody dangerous thing to do,” he said.

“It’s a stupid thing to do.”

Wodonga Sgt Damian Bould said while such incidents were rare, they were not unheard of.

“We don’t get many reports of it,” he said.

“They do pop up from time to time.”

Albury’s Insp Anthony Moodie said there hadn’t been any reports of similar incidents this week.

He said many highway overpasses were covered by protective screens to avoid such incidents.