Men sought over firebombing of Bandidos bikie clubhouse, Geelong
A BIKIE clubhouse was firebombed on Australia Day with detectives hunting two men who were seen nearby at the time.
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A BIKIE clubhouse was firebombed on Australia Day with detectives hunting two men who were seen nearby at the time.
The Echo Task Force has released CCTV after the explosion at the Bandidos OMCG clubhouse in Geelong.
Two men, who police have not been able to identify, went to the Bayldon Court clubhouse around 2.10am on January 26 and used power gel and a detonator attached to a plastic fuel container. to set fire to the front of the building.
The men placed the explosive device in a brick alcove at the entrance to the clubhouse.
About 30 seconds after they got there they were seen on CCTV running away and four seconds later the explosion happened.
“We don’t know what is behind the attack,” Detective Senior Constable Ashley Hager of the Echo Task Force said.
“There is nothing to suggest it is a targeted attack from another outlaw motorcycle gang.
“It could be the result of infighting among their own club.
“Our strongest lead at this stage is the vehicle.
“The Bandidos haven’t been forthcoming in the investigation and the footage seized from their clubhouse was seized under warrant.
“It is very dangerous. For explosives to have been detonated it could have had deadly consequences.”
Nobody was present at the clubhouse at the time of the explosion.
A police patrol in the area at the time heard the explosion and got to the scene about 90 seconds after it happened.
Police believe the men may have been in a new model Toyota HiLux dual cab diesel utility.
Within minutes of the explosion emergency services attended and discovered the clubhouse up in flames.
The explosion caused massive damage to the clubhouse and a vehicle which was parked nearby.
No one was injured in the blaze.
Police are keen to identify the two men seen in the CCTV footage, which was seized from the clubhouse as part of the investigation.
Both men were wearing light-coloured hooded tops.
Detectives have said they not aware of any ongoing disputes involving the Bandidos OMCG in Geelong.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.