By Goya Dmytryshchak
Three men have forced their way into Altona Gate shopping centre in Altona North and stolen more than $20,000 worth of cigarettes.
Police have released CCTV footage of the men who used pry bars and a sledgehammer to gain entry on February 1 at 3am.
The trio used a demolition saw to cut through a cigarette cabinet.
Security footage shows them putting the cigarette packs into two big wheelie bins with yellow lids.
The bins are loaded onto the back of a white 4WD, believed to be a Nissan Navara.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
