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Car involved in multiple hit and runs in Lilydale and Yering

Local law enforcement are seeking help from the public after a car was involved in two collisions and seen doing burnouts across Yering and Lilydale last week.

Police are appealing for any witnesses after a hit and run collision happened on Melba Highway, Yering at approximately 4pm on Thursday 15 January.

They are looking for a white 1991 Toyota Camry bearing registration XLM708.

The vehicle was seen doing burnouts in Melba Park, Lilydale shortly after and involved in a further collision on Castella Street, Lilydale at approximately 4pm.

The occupants of the vehicle were spoken to by police a short time later, however the driver, who is known to police, is currently outstanding.

If anyone has any CCTV, dashcam footage or social media posts of the vehicle driving, please contact Senior Constable PASCOE at Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300.

Reports can also be made via Crimestoppers at crimestoppersvic.com.au or call 1800 333 000.

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