War medals belonging to an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran have been stolen during a burglary at Newport last month.
The 33-year-old former soldier was at work when two men forced open the front door and ransacked his William Street house about 1.45pm on March 29.
The intruders stole military honours including his Afghanistan Campaign medal, Iraq Campaign medal, Australian Defence medal and NATO or ISAF medal which was awarded to him by the French government.
The value of the medals is estimated at $20,000.
The Hobsons Bay crime investigation unit has released images of two men (above) seen fleeing the house with a backpack.
One was described as being of Asian appearance, aged 25-30, about 160 centimetres, with a slim build and short black hair.
He was wearing a light-green jumper, light-blue jeans, green baseball cap and prescription glasses.
The second was described as Caucasian, aged 25-30, about 170 centimetres, with a solid build and scruffy brown hair.
He was wearing a red jumper and grey track pants.
Detectives have released images of the stolen medals in the hope they can be returned to the owner.
About $5000 of other items were also stolen, including a PlayStation 4, computers and jewellery.
Police have also released images of jewellery similar to the pieces taken and are appealing for anyone with knowledge of the men’s identity or stolen items to come forward.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
