Burglars use pliers and body slam windows in brazen Tarneit perfume smash-and-grab
WATCH as masked burglars use pliers and poles to smash their way into a shop to steal perfume in a brazen smash-and-grab in Melbourne’s west.
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DISTURBING footage has captured reckless masked criminals bodyslamming a glass door and smashing it with weapons in a brazen smash-and-grab.
The burglars, wearing masks and gloves, reversed a silver Camry sedan with stolen number plates into the Tarneit Rd store in Tarneit at 6am on January 21.
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Victoria Police released footage showing three people getting out of the car armed with weapons.
A metal pole and a large set of pliers were used to smash glass at the front of the store.
One man is seen running at the door before smashing it with the full weight of his body.
After a minute of furiously belting the door, the three climb through a small opening and haul out their loot - a range of perfume.
One was wearing a distinctive camouflage hat and dark clothing.
Another wore a head covering with red markings, track pants and a dark top.
The third was wearing a grey top, peaked cap with a motif on the front and dark-coloured pants.
Detective Sergeant Mark Sagona, of Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit, told the Herald Sun the thieves ransacked the store and took both male and female perfume.
“They have stolen a fair amount,” Sgt Sagona said.
“I suspect this isn’t the first time they have done something like this. It is unclear if they are from this area.
“In all likelihood they will offload the perfume quickly and try to sell it. It could end up anywhere.
“If anybody has any information we would urge them to contact police or Crime Stoppers.”
Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating.
Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.