Three men are on the run after a series of ram raids at Newcomb and Drysdale, according to police.
Investigators released security camera images of the raids, one depicting the tail of their vehicle ploughing through a roller door.
Police identified the vehicle as a silver Ford Territory but failed to say whether investigators believed that it was stolen.
Police said the culprits struck in the early hours of Wednesday morning, before sunrise.
The three men first used a sledgehammer to smash the windows of a service station on the Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb, soon after 3.45am.
Police alleged that the trio stole cigarettes from the servo.
Investigators “believed” that the same men then tried to force entry to a put at Drysdale.
The rammed a roller door on the Collins St venue about 4.15am “but were unsuccessful”, police said.
“These men have then driven to a commercial premises on Murradoc Rd, Drysdale, about 4.20am, where they have rammed a roller door and stolen various power tools.”
Police call on the public for help.
“The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” investigators posted on social media under the security images.
