Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following two suspicious fires at a Dandenong South truck yard, which caused nearly $2 million in damages.
First Fire – 17 February
- Time: Around 1:30 am
- Location: Business on Kirkham Road
- Incident:
- Offenders arrived in a black Audi sedan
- Forced open the gate and set a semi-trailer cabin on fire
- One truck destroyed, two others damaged
Second Fire – 3 March
- Time: Around 1:20 am
- Incident:
- Offenders arrived in a black Ford sedan
- Cut the gate lock and used an accelerant to ignite a Scania prime mover
- Two more trucks caught fire
Police Appeal for Information
Investigators have released footage of the vehicles involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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