Bradley Driscoll was arrested at 8.30am on April 24 over firearm and car theft offences which allegedly occurred two weeks after he was granted bail on burglary, theft, handing stolen goods and driving charges.

The father-of-two unsuccessfully applied for bail at the Ballarat Magistrates Court on Friday because he failed to show compelling reasons.

Police informant Leading Senior Constable Mina Martin said police opposed Driscoll's bail because he was at risk of committing further offences, had not lived at his bail address and failed to report to police on four occasions.

She said after he was bailed on April 8, the accused entered an Arrandale Avenue garage where he went throught the victim's belongings.

Leading Senior Constable Martin said six firearms, a gun case, ammunition and Holden Rodeo utility were taken from the property.

She said the utility was later found burnt out in Gracefield Road, Gong Gong, while a cigarette butt located at the Alfredton address was linked to Driscoll's DNA.

Police allege Driscoll then attended Havelock Street in Ballarat North and gained entry though a smashed window before extensively damaging the house.

The police informant said the accused smashed a hole in the house's wall to gain access to an adjoining garage and steal a Ford Falcon utility.

On April 10, the victim was contacted and told his alleged stolen ute was parked at a residential address in Wendouree.

Leading Senior Constable Martin said on April 16 police attended a Ballarat address after the victim had seen two males inside his Ford Ranger.

She said two drink bottles located in the vehicle were DNA tested and matched the accused.

The court was told the firearms allegedly stolen from the Alfredton address had not been located.

In a self-represented bail application the father-of-two said he should be bailed because he did not commit the offences although he knew his DNA was found at the crime scene.

He said he had never been on remand before, he had back problems and he would comply with all bail conditions.

Magistrate Barry Schultz said he understood Driscoll wanted to get out out of custody but he had not shown compelling reasons why he should be bailed.

"There is an unacceptable risk of further offences," Mr Schultz said.

Driscoll was placed in custody until his next court appearance in June.

As he was led back to the holding cell he told his mother, who was sitting in the courtroom, he loved her to which she replied, "love you".