Police have arrested two people in connection to a Mildura tobacconist fire at Ziga Gift, Lime Ave
Police have made an arrest in connection to a fire at a Mildura cigarette shop after it was allegedly rammed.
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Two people have been arrested following a fire at a cigarette shop on Lime Ave in Mildura that police believe is a targeted attack.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Ziga Gift, a tobacconist in Mildura was allegedly rammed before being set ablaze, causing extensive damage.
A 32-year-old Sebastopol man and a 23-year-old Flemington woman were arrested on Thursday morning and will now be interviewed by police.
According to police, two vehicles arrived at the business around 3.25am. One of the vehicles allegedly rammed the front of the store, after which the occupants allegedly set fire to the shop. The occupants then fled in the other vehicle.
No one was believed to be inside the shop at the time.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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