Brimbank Divisional Response Unit are investigating an armed robbery in Hillside last month.
It is understood two men arrived at a service station on Melton Highway in a blue BMW 3 series sedan about 2.15am on Saturday, 4 February.
They got out of the vehicle, with the registration plate WHT842, and filled several jerry cans with petrol.
Police were told one of the men entered the store, produced what is believed to be an imitation firearm, then demanded cash and cigarettes.
The man stole cigarettes then the two men fled the scene in the vehicle.
There were no injuries.
Police have released CCTV of two men they believe can assist with their enquiries.
One of the men is described as Caucasian, aged in his 20s with brown hair and a moustache.
The other man is also described as Caucasian and in his 20s, with a long brown beard.
The vehicle is also believed to be linked to two other incidents at another service station on Melton Highway in Taylors Lakes where fuel was stolen on 3 and 4 of February.
On these occasions the vehicle was displaying registration plates Q88844 to the rear of the vehicle and the front registration had been changed to V53961.
Anyone who witnessed the incidents, has dashcam/CCTV footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
