Restaurant door set alight
Arsonists targeted Yassin’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant in High Street, Lalor in the early hours of March 20. Witnesses saw the shop’s front door on fire and called the fire brigade, which deemed the blaze suspicious. Police said they believed the aim was to set the entire shop on fire. Detectives are seeking public assistance. Call Constable Tarek Najmadeene with any information on 9409 8100.
Two robbed at railway station
Two men were robbed and beaten at South Morang train station at 4.45pm on March 22. The victims told police their two attackers got out of a white car. One asked about the victim’s bag before snatching it and punching him twice in the face. The second offender punched the other victim in the head and arm and grabbed his backpack. Police would like witnesses to contact Epping police on 9409 8100 and ask for Rob Davies.
Smokes go to bandits
Two offenders broke into a cigarette shop in Lalor Plaza with a sledgehammer at 1am on March 18. Police said the offenders stole an unknown number of cigarettes and put them into a large shopping bag, before driving off in a white Ford Falcon. They were wearing hoodies and gloves. Police said the shopping centre’s alarm was not activated and the owner of the shop could not be contacted. If you have information, call Epping police and ask for Senior Constable Candice Robson.
