Police are investigating after four masked offenders vandalised a Point Cook shopping centre and a nearby vehicle. Two teenagers have been located and are expected to be interviewed.
Detectives from Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit are investigating what the police have described as a burglary that occurred in Point Cook on Sunday, 29 September.
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According to reports, four masked individuals used a metal pole and a shopping trolley to smash the glass at a shopping centre on Main Street around 12:45 am. Signage was also damaged, and red spray paint was used during the incident.
It is unclear whether any items were stolen before the offenders fled on foot. Shortly afterward, police located two boys near Boardwalk Boulevard.
The boys, a 16-year-old from Deer Park and a 15-year-old from St Albans, are expected to be interviewed by police at a later date.
In a related event, a silver 4WD was found vandalised outside the shopping centre’s car park on Main Street, with all windows and lights smashed. The words “Do drugs don’t do hugs” were spray-painted in red on the vehicle’s side.
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the incidents are connected.
Anyone who witnessed the event or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
