Fawkner police are appealing for public assistance to identify three males after a theft of number plates from a vehicle in Pascoe Vale in February.
Police have been told the number plates were stolen from a vehicle parked on Kent Road sometime between 6pm on Friday 28 February and 7am on Saturday 29 February.
The plates were later located on a blue Honda wagon in Reservoir.
Investigators have released images of three males who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
All three are believed to be aged between 18 and 25 years old.
Two are perceived as Caucasian in appearance and the third Middle Eastern in appearance.
Anyone with information or who recognises the males is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppervic.com.au
