Police investigate suspicious fire at Crust Pizza Essendon on Napier St

Pizzas have been left a little too crispy after an Essendon pizzeria was burnt in a suspicious fire.

Charred pizza menus line the back wall of a Melbourne shop after a suspicious blaze early Monday.

Police remain outside Crust Pizza Essendon on Napier St after the shop caught fire about 4.15am.

Police were told the front door was smashed by multiple offenders before the store was set alight. Picture: Himangi Singh

No one was inside the pizza shop as the fire took hold.

Police have been told the business was broken into before the blaze started.

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at Crust Pizza Essendon after a blaze on Napier St. on Monday April 8 2024 about 4am. Picture: Himangi Singh

It is believed the offender forced their way into the building by smashing the glass front door before setting it alight.

Forensic officers were on scene taking photographs and gathering evidence from inside the building.

Investigators were seen interviewing occupants of nearby businesses about 9am.

Forensic investigators were at the Napier St, Essendon fire about 9am as police interviewed owners of neighbouring businesses. Picture: Himangi Singh

The shop neighbours popular cafe Assembly Ground.

Police will work to determine the exact circumstances of the fire, however, it is being treated as suspicious.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.