Police & Court

Ram-raid in north Shepparton

By Bree Harding

Jan 27, 2025

Another tobacconist has been targeted during the Australia Day long weekend, with a car ramming the front of a north Shepparton shop.

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Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit is investigating the ram-raid in Branditt Ave on Sunday, January 26.

It is understood the stolen car drove into Branditt Tobacconist Shop about 6.30am where its unknown occupants tried to set the store alight before fleeing in the vehicle.

A passerby extinguished a small fire.

Investigators found the unoccupied car nearby.

A shop in the Branditt Avenue shopping precinct was targeted by arsonists on the weekend. Photo by Bree Harding

It is not believed anything was stolen from the store during the incident.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au