SOUTHBANK, VIC. — Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a Southbank burglary, where an unsuspecting ride-share driver may have been cast as a getaway wheelman.
Detectives believe an unknown male offender gained access to a business on City Road via an unlocked door and made a phone call to an accomplice about 4.20am on Friday, April 17.
Less than an hour later, a second male arrived on the scene and also entered the building.
The pair stole items including an oil pump and Tek Edge tools valued at about $1000.
The offenders took off from the scene in a white Toyota Camry, stationary on Ballantyne Street about 5.15am.
Investigators believe the person behind the wheel of the Toyota may have been a ride-share driver, completely unaware of the burglary.
The first man is perceived to be of a stocky build, about 40-years-old, Caucasian in appearance, with dark hair and a goatee beard.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black cap with yellow writing, blue jeans, a black jumper, black runners and carrying a grey backpack and a black duffle bag.
The second man is of medium build, aged in his 30s or 40s, Caucasian in appearance, unshaven, with brown hair.
He was wearing a North Face puffer jacket with blue trimmings, a grey hoodie, black jeans, black runners with red laces and carrying a Coles reusable cold bag.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
