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Police investigate Croydon ram raid

17/01/2022

Police investigate potential ram raid in Croydon. Picture: ON FILE.

Police are investigating what is suspected to be a ram raid in Croydon that occurred early on Monday morning.

A car crashed in a shop front on Plymouth Road around 4.55am on Monday 17 January.

“It is believed the crash was an attempt to gain entry to the store and the shopfront was extensively damaged,” a police spokesperson said.

“It is not known if anything was taken and the investigation is ongoing.”

Anyone who has information, or was in the area and has dashcam footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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