Heartless thieves ruin charity’s Christmas plans

Christmas plans of a charity in Melbourne’s southeast have received a big setback after thieves stole donated gifts.

A charity’s Christmas plans have been sabotaged after heartless thieves stole gifts in Melbourne’s southeast.

An early-morning break-in has sparked a hunt for two men who allegedly stole the gifts from a charitable organisation in Firth Close at Carrum Downs about 2am on Wednesday.

The thieves allegedly broke into a storage area where donated new and unused Christmas presents were being kept and stole a number of items, including bicycles, fishing rods and make-up.

A man police would like to speak to.

Police believe this man can also help with their inquiries.

Police have released CCTV images of two men they believe can help with their inquiries.

One of the men was wearing a face mask, cap and hooded top. He was carrying a large backpack and rode a bicycle.

The other man was wearing white runners and an Adidas jacket.

Police have urged anyone who recognises the pair or has information about the theft to contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published as Heartless thieves ruin charity’s Christmas plans