CCTV shows moment two offenders attempt to light Melbourne shop on fire
CCTV footage has been released by police showing the moment two offenders attempted to light a business on fire in Melbourne's inner north.
Detectives believe the unknown offenders targeted the barbershop on Union Street in Brunswick about 4am on Monday.
The offenders can be seen in the footage throwing a fuel canister through the front window of Jewell Barber before tossing a cigarette lighter inside.
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Police have released CCTV as part of their investigation into an arson at a barbershop in Brunswick. Victoria Police
Detectives believe the pair only managed to burn themselves along with a small amount of accelerant outside the store, after failing to ignite the fuel inside the store.
They fled the scene after they were disturbed by a witness.
Police said the two offenders were last seen running through a garden bed and into a dark coloured SUV which sped off in an easterly direction on Little Gold Street.
Anyone who recognises the persons in the CCTV footage or has information that can assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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