A suspected firebombing in Croydon North has left three businesses blackened and closed.
Emergency services were called to the blaze at Exeter Road’s Rocco’s Burger Cafe about 2.10am on 31 December.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said no one was inside at the time.
The spokesperson also confirmed the fire had been deemed suspicious, with an arson chemist attending to investigate the cause of the blaze.
This investigation remains ongoing.
Unfortunately, the Post Office next door and beauty business Day Six, which resides above Rocco’s, were both caught in the blaze, experience extensive damage.
Retail services at the Croydon North Post Office have had to close, with all parcels and PO Box Mail being diverted to the Croydon Main Street post office.
Temporary fencing has since been placed around the businesses, with Rocco’s boarded up with timber panelling.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers.com.au
