Thomastown brothel ransacked

Three men armed with a shotgun and an iron bar threatened a female staff member while stealing a cash register from a brothel in Thomastown.

The offenders entered the business in Trawalla Avenue just before 11pm on Tuesday.

One of the men acted as a look out at the front door, while the other two ransacked the front counter before fleeing on foot with the cash register.

No shots were fired during the robbery and no one was injured.

All three men were wearing hooded tops and had their faces covered.

Anyone with information is asked to phone Crime Stoppers on  1800 333 000.