Police search for motorbike bandits after burglary at Ferntree Gully bottle shop

Shocking CCTV has revealed the moments thugs on motorbikes used a sledgehammer to smash their way into a bottle shop in Melbourne’s east.

Thugs on motorbikes used a sledgehammer to smash their way into a Ferntree Gully bottle shop before they fled with high-end alcohol.

Police from the Knox crime investigation unit have released CCTV of a burglary at a business on Ferntree Gully Rd about 2.40am on January 28.

Knox Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Ferntree Gully on 27 January. Picture: Victoria Police

The footage shows a man with a sledgehammer take multiple attempts to smash the store window before he entered the store.

Police believe the man stole several bottles of high-end liquor and attempted to steal packets of cigarettes before he fled the scene on a motorbike.

The motorbike is black with blue trim but appears to have silver tape wrap around identifying features at the front of the bike.

Knox police believe these two men may be able to assist with their investigation from March 20.

The CCTV also shows another man, on a red ‘monkey’ bike, arrive before the burglary and leave once the man exited the store.

Police have released images of two men they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.