Officers from Maribyrnong Vehicle Crime Reduction Team are appealing for public assistance following the theft of a car and subsequent deceptions.
Investigators have been told a red 2018 Mazda sedan was parked in Whitehall Street, Footscray on Tuesday, 18 January.
Sometime between 7.30pm on 18 January and 3am 19 January someone attended Whitehall Street and stole the car.
A credit card, which was left in the vehicle, was then used to purchase food and drinks at fast food and convenience stores in Niddrie and Melbourne CBD.
The car was later recovered in Coburg on Monday, 31 January.
Investigators have released images of a man and a woman who may be able to assist with their enquires.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppervic.com.auExternal Link
