BERWICK, VIC. — Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating after arsonists targeted a Berwick café over the weekend for a second time in less than a week.
In the most recent incident, unknown offenders attended the Wheeler Street store in a dark coloured Mazda 3 – believed to be bearing stolen registration plates – and smashed a side door on Sunday, October 18, at about 2.20am.
It is believed they were disturbed by uniformed members patrolling nearby and fled the scene, leaving litres of accelerant in jerry cans at the scene.
Just six days prior, on Monday, October 12, the front door of the business was smashed just before midnight.
The offenders – who have been described as two young males – were again disturbed, this time by staff who were still inside the cafe after closing for the night.
The duo was last seen leaving the scene in a silver hatchback after litres of petrol in jerry cans were dumped and left behind.
An investigation continues.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
