By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Thieves have tried to steal an ATM during a ram-raid at a Keysborough shopping centre.
A stolen truck rammed the front of a lottery outlet near the corner of Kingsclere Avenue and Corrigan Road shortly after 5am on 21 August, a police spokesperson said.
“At least two offenders attempted to take an ATM machine but were unsuccessful before fleeing in another vehicle, described as a green Holden Commodore.“
Police believe the truck was stolen from a property on Hammond Road, Dandenong earlier that morning.
Hours later, a morning shopper Mark said he was shocked by the sight of the “huge flat-tray truck” fully immersed in the building.
“It’s gone right through the double-sliding doors – it’s the whole length of the truck.
“There’s a lot of carnage and debris there and a whole bunch of police officers there.”
Police had still cordoned off the area at mid-morning, Mark said.
“It’s the weirdest way to start your day.
“You don’t expect to see this at your local shops.”
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
