Smash for cash

THIEVES targeted the Warburton Highway on the weekend, breaking into businesses from Woori Yallock to Warburton in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Senior Constable Adrian Ryan of Lilydale CIU said the businesses that were broken in to, in what appears to be a grab for cash, included the Log Cabin Service Station at Launching Place, the Men’s Shed at Yarra Junction, Amanda’s Café at Yarra Junction and Lace and Things Gift Shop at Warburton.
Police believe two people were involved in the break-ins.
“We know that the Log Cabin was done at around 1.30am and are waiting on CCTV footage which will help establish times at the other locations,” Sen Const Ryan said.
“It looks like they were looking for cash but haven’t been able to find any on the premises so what is missing is mainly drinks, an Ipod at one location and tools were stolen from the Men’s Shed,” he said.
Most of the businesses were left with damaged windows and doors and a tree was cut down outside Amanda’s Café.
Police would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in any of the townships affected on Saturday morning.
Senior Constable Ryan can be contacted at Lilydale CIU on 9730 2300 or phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with information.