Speed camera rammed in Wollert

(Joe Mastroianni). 245950_04

Police are appealing for witnesses after a traffic camera vehicle was deliberately rammed in Wollert on Monday.

Police said an unknown four-wheel-drive crashed numerous times into the speed camera vehicle that was parked alongside Craigieburn Road East before driving off about 1.40am on Monday, June 13.

The camera operator was not physically injured during the incident however his car sustained significant damage and had to be towed from the scene, police said in a statement.

It’s believed the vehicle involved was a black or dark grey older-model Nissan Navara single-cab utility with a tray.

The front end of the vehicle would likely have sustained damage during the incident, police said.

Police would like to speak to anyone who saw a vehicle matching the description in the area around the time of the incident

Panel beaters are also urged to keep an eye out for vehicles that come into their workshop that require repairs to the front end that match the vehicle police are trying to locate.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.