Police search for CBD apartment robbers

Two burglars were able to waltz through security access points at a CBD apartment after the owner made a silly mistake.

Flinders lane in Melbourne’s CBD. Picture: Jay Town

Two robbers have waltzed through security access points to a Melbourne apartment using a fob key an owner left in the mailroom of the complex.

CCTV images of two men police would like to speak with have been released. Picture: Supplied

Police say the pair entered the mail room of the Flinders Lane apartment complex between 3 and 6.30am on November 29 and began searching mailboxes.

Police told The Melbourne City News they found a fob key – a small electric security device used an alternative to a key – left in the mail room, which gave the pair access to one of the apartment floors.

Once there, they went into an unlocked apartment and stole a laptop, wallet and cigarettes and used the victims credit cards a short time later at a convenience store on Collins St.

Police have released images of the two men in the hope someone will recognise them.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au