Detectives from the Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) have launched an appeal for public assistance following a string of residential burglaries and vehicle crimes that occurred in the Kilsyth and Montrose areas last Saturday morning.
The crimes were committed during a narrow window, specifically between 2am and 6.30am on Saturday 22 November.
Investigators are focusing their attention on several key streets and surrounding areas, urging residents to review any surveillance footage they may possess. The targeted vicinity includes Montrose Road, Liverpool Road, Alpine Way, Sheffield Road and Cloverlea Drive.
A spokesperson for the CIU confirmed they are requesting that residents check both CCTV and dashcam footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles operating during the specified early morning hours.
If you have CCTV footage, dashcam footage, or saw any suspicious individuals or vehicles in the Kilsyth/Montrose area, please contact: Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
