Police investigate robbery at JB Hi-Fi Westfield Plenty Valley
The moment hooded men robbed a JB Hi-Fi store at Westfield Plenty Valley has been caught on camera, with the footage posted on social media. It’s the latest in a string of hits on the retailer across Melbourne.
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Thieves who raided a JB Hi-Fi store at Westfield Plenty Valley during a brazen daytime robbery have been filmed in the act.
The incident occurred about 2.45pm yesterday, where a number of males allegedly stole electrical goods from the store.
Posts on social media suggested an African gang was responsible, but this has not been confirmed.
In footage taken of the smash-and-grab, obtained by Leader, three hooded young men can be seen grabbing Apple laptop computers and running through the store with the stolen goods.
Channel 9 news reported the alleged stolen equipment was worth about $10,000.
It’s unclear who filmed the incident.
No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.
It comes after JB Hi-Fi stores in Nunawading and Camberwell were targeted by gang thefts.
The alleged robbery follows the arrest of 57 young people by Victoria Police targeting street gang violence.