By JESSE GRAHAM
IF you know of any suddenly-announced barbecues, Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow wants to hear from you.
Police are on the hunt for thieves who took off with $6000 worth of meat from a butchers shop in Main Road, Monbulk, between 6.20pm on Thursday 3 September and 6.15am on Friday 4 September.
Det Sgt Barrow said the back door of the shop had been forced open, and that the thieves had “stolen a large quantity of meat” from the store.
“We’re looking at about $6000,” he said.
“Some meat trays were recovered in the back yard.”
Det Sgt Barrow said the thieves would have required a vehicle to transport all of the meat.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity overnight – or knows somebody suddenly over-encumbered with meat – to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
