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Port Melbourne Metals: Police released images of men wanted over copper theft

Two men are on the run after a copper heist in Port Melbourne which saw them allegedly pilfer $20,000 worth of the precious metal.

Police have released an image of two men they want to speak to regarding the theft of copper from a Port Melbourne scrap metal yard. Picture: Supplied.
Police have released an image of two men they want to speak to regarding the theft of copper from a Port Melbourne scrap metal yard. Picture: Supplied.

Two men are wanted over a $20,000 copper heist in Port Melbourne.

Investigators believe the pair were driving a silver Ford Territory with a trailer attached when they drove into the Bridge St scrap metal yard about 3.30am on February 23.

The men allegedly loaded a large amount of copper — valued at up to $20,000 — into the trailer before driving off.

Detectives from Port Phillip crime investigation unit have released CCTV images of two men they believe can help them with their investigation.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

jordana.atkinson@news.com.au

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