A RAM-RAIDER smashed a utility vehicle through the front window of a cycle shop in Braeside on the weekend and stole three high-end bikes valued at $22,500.
CCTV shows the man, wearing a motorbike helmet, drive a dark coloured utility with silver tray through the front window of the Bicycle Central store in Boundary Rd.
He threw the bikes into the utilty’s tray before driving off.
Earlier, the man had tried five times to smash the window of the Burson Auto Parts store next door with a sharp-edged object. The two stores were targeted by thieves two weeks ago.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or provide a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 31 May 2017