A trio of alleged thieves have driven away with an estimated $160,000 in car engines after a brazen ram raid in a Melbourne west industrial area.
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They allegedly used a stolen Nissan Navara to drive through the front steel gate at the Ravenhall business before repeatedly ramming a roller door to gain entry just before 5am on November 9.
Police said one of the alleged robbers was wearing a mask made famous by the South Korean psychological thriller series Squid Games.
"It is understood three men drove three separate cars to a business in Barretta Road," police said.
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"Two of the men loaded three car engines into the back of a white Volkswagen Jetta and another unknown black vehicle."
Police said the men fled the scene in "two loaded-up vehicles" and left the Navara behind.
Anyone with information or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Anna Houlahan
Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au
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