Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are continuing to search for a vehicle following an alleged armed robbery at a Thornbury gun shop in January, Victoria Police say.
Last month investigators released CCTV footage of a white Volkswagen they are trying to locate, which shows it following closely behind a white Toyota Kluger that was found dumped on Clapham Street shortly after the incident on 29 January.
On 2 May police received information that a white VW had been dumped in a quarry accessed off Cooper Street in Lalor.
Detectives attended the location and searched the vehicle, however have now determined that it is not the specific car they believe was involved in the alleged armed robbery.
The investigation into the alleged armed robbery at the High Street gun store remains ongoing and detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Detectives believe there are a number of people involved in the incident who are yet to be identified and are appealing for public information to assist with the investigation.
One man is described as wearing a blue jumper, navy and white striped Adidas tracksuit pants, white runners and a white covering on his head.
He was also carrying a handgun during the incident.
A second man is described as wearing a dark jumper, dark pants and white runners and was wearing a dark blue covering on his head and carrying a dark blue bag at the time of the incident.
Police believe a sledgehammer and a crowbar were also used by the offenders during this armed robbery.
Searches were conducted in the area by police from the Search and Rescue Squad, however they were unable to locate the items.
Police executed warrants in warrants were executed in Thomastown and Epping on 23 April and arrested a 17-year-old Thomastown male.
He was subsequently released pending further enquiries.
Three men have already been charged in relation to the incident, while a further three were arrested but released pending further enquiries.
Police are urging anyone with information about those involved or the vehicle to come forward, and are also keen to speak to anyone with any other information about the alleged armed robbery.
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
