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Hoppers business damaged in firebombing

August 22, 2024 7:09 am in by
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A business in Hoppers Crossing has been targeted in an early morning ram raid and fire.

Emergency services were called to reports a car had been driven into a roller door at the Costas Drive store around 5am.

They found the vehicle and door well alight when they arrived, before bringing the flames under control within 45 minutes.

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A community information message was issued at one stage for smoke in the area.

Police say the blaze is being treated as suspicious and they are investigating.

The store was damaged by fire in June, however a passerby had put out the flames before emergency services had arrived.

Anyone with information on this morning’s blaze is being urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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