Whitehorse Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a ram raid in Forest Hill this morning.
It is believed a white SUV bearing stolen registration plates of 1VK7IZ crashed through the front doors of a shopping centre along Canterbury Road about 5am.
Once inside, the vehicle travelled an extensive way through the shopping centre, causing significant damage to at least seven businesses.
The offenders then rammed the vehicle into a kiosk, before stealing a safe and fleeing the scene in an unknown direction of travel.
Luckily, no one was inside at the time.
Detectives have released CCTV footage in the hope someone who was in the vicinity at the time may be able to recognise those involved.
Any witnesses, anyone with vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
