A Victorian man charged with manslaughter over the death of a suspected thief will be held in custody.
Jake Mouat, 31, from Corio in Geelong's north is accused of killing a 48-year-old Norlane man during an altercation in on June 20.
The man died in hospital after he was allegedly confronted by Mouat while breaking into a Corio shop.
Mouat faced Geelong Magistrates Court on Friday morning.
His case is expected to return to court on October 28.