Police investigate electrical store burglaries

Moonee Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after thieves broke into two electrical stores in Maribyrnong and Essendon last month, Victoria Police say.

In each instance the two male offenders have used power tools to gain entry to the buildings, however they left empty-handed every time.

The first burglary occurred about 3.49am on 13 December at a store on Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong.

The second burglary occurred two nights later at the same store, about 3.32am.

The third burglary occurred at a Bulla Road, Essendon store about 4.06am, also on 15 December.

Investigators have released an image of a stolen yellow 2013 Ford Focus ST used in the burglaries.

One man is described as being tall with a muscly build and was wearing red Nike runners.

The second man is described as being of medium height with a thin build and was wearing white Nike shoes.

Both men were wearing predominantly black clothing at the time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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