Warragul police swiftly arrested two men following a burglary at a fast-food restaurant in Moe early this morning.
Police were initially called to the Moore Street business after an alarm went off about 1.40am on Wednesday, 5 January.
Investigators were told offenders stole an amount of cash from a safe before taking off in a waiting vehicle.
About thirty minutes later, Warragul police were conducting patrols when they observed a 2016 Ford sedan travelling on the Princes Highway in Drouin.
Officers intercepted the vehicle and spoke to the driver, a 39-year-old Reservoir man, before locating cash, a sledgehammer and allegedly stolen paperwork inside the vehicle.
The driver and his passenger, a 31-year-old Drouin man, were arrested and taken to a police station where they are assisting police with enquiries.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
