Avondale Heights theft and deception

Police are investigating following a theft from motor vehicle and subsequent deception in Melbourne’s west last month, Victoria Police say.

Investigators believe a car, parked at the Canning Reserve car park in Avondale Heights, was broken into about 3.30pm Thursday 26 January.

A number of items were stolen from the vehicle including bank cards.

The bank cards were used a short time later by two unknown women at a Keilor Downs convenience store about 3.40pm.

Investigators have released CCTV images of the woman they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The first woman is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 170cm tall with black hair aged in her mid-50s.

The second woman is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 170cm tall with blonde hair aged in her mid-40s.

The pair was travelling in a gold coloured hatch-back, possibly a 1990s model Daewoo Matiz.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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