TAYLORS LAKE, VIC. — Police are investigating after a gym was set alight about 3.30am this morning.
Emergency services were called following reports two masked offenders broke into the Sunshine Avenue business and began pouring petrol on the ground shortly before 3.30am.
They warned two people who were working out at the time to leave and then set it alight.
The male offenders fled the scene in a vehicle waiting outside.
A cleaner upstairs at the time was also able to escape without injury.
The building sustained significant damage.
Investigators are treating the incident as a targeted arson attack.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
