Deer Park armed robbery

Gang Crime Squad detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a shopping centre in Deer Park today.

It's believed three offenders arrived in a stolen vehicle at the carpark on the eastern side of the Station Road shopping centre about 10.40am

The males entered the shopping centre armed with sledgehammers and crow bars.

They walked into a jewellery store, smashing numerous cabinets, stealing a large amount of jewellery.

The offenders then ran back to the stolen car and travelled south on Neale Road.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

The males are perceived to be of African appearance and were wearing white jumpsuits

The vehicle is described as a white VW Golf sedan with registration 1KF3EA.

Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link

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