Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Koo Wee Rup this morning, Victoria Police say.
Investigators have been told two men in a ute drove through the front entrance of a Station Street liquor store about 3.50am.
The men tried to break into a cigarette cabinet but were unsuccessful, however they took two cash tills and a number of cigarette lighters.
The pair then fled in the vehicle.
Both men were masked and wearing light-coloured workmen’s pants, boots, gloves, zip-up jackets and caps.
One of the males had a heavy build and the other, a medium build.
The vehicle is believed to be a Ford Ranger or similar, and had a front bull bar, snorkel and steel tray on the back.
It may have been bearing black personalised plates.
Investigators have released images of two men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries, as well as a vehicle used during the incident.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.