POLICE are hunting for two men who tried to ram raid a Coles supermarket in Patterson Lakes around 4am Thursday 5 January.
A silver Holden Colorado utility was reversed through the front windows of the store, at the Gladesville Boulevard and McLeod Rd intersection, at about 4am.
The two men fled the store after trying to break into a cigarette cabinet. Bakers in the store chased them out.
A Coles employee, who had just arrived for work in his car, followed the offenders along EastLink.
The two cars collided near Thompson Rd in Carrum Downs. The burglars drove off. The staff member was not injured.
The first man was of Caucasian appearance, with a solid build, wearing a dark windcheater, white pants and was wearing a balaclava.
The second man is of Caucasian appearance, with a slim build, wearing a dark top, dark three-quarter length pants and a dark baseball cap.
Detectives believe the silver utility, which has a black tray covering, will have damage to its back end and tail lights.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au online.
