Thieves break into service station in Warrnambool on Mortlake Rd, attempting to steal an ATM

Police are hunting a pair who reversed a ute into a Warrnambool store and tried to steal an ATM, leaving behind a trail of damage.

It is believed two men broke into the Warrnambool service station on Mortlake Rd in the early hours of this morning. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Police are hunting two men after an attempted smash and grab at a Warrnambool service station in the early hours of Wednesday.

According to police, two men wearing balaclavas used a white ute to rear-end the front window of the Mortlake Rd store just after midnight before unsuccessfully attempting to steal an ATM.

The pair fled empty handed but left property damage and shattered glass behind.

Police are seeking public assistance following the ram raid on Mortlake Rd. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Significant damage was done to property of the premises. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Nobody was working in the store at the time.

The store traded as normal on Wednesday, with a broken door sealed off to the side of the store’s entrance.

CCTV images have been released of the men believed to be involved in the service station break-in. Picture: Supplied

Police and detectives are seeking public assistance to try and locate the pair and have released CCTV images of the thieves who may be involved in the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has more information is urged to contact the Warrnambool Police Station on [phone] or Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.