Hundreds of parcels stolen from Australia Post centres in Melbourne

A major security breach has resulted in hundreds of parcels being stolen from Australia Post distribution centres in Melbourne, with those affected left in limbo as to whether they will receive compensation.

9NEWS understands the Braeside and Clayton South distribution centres have been targeted four times by thieves, who took off with thousands of dollars’ worth of goods.

CCTV shows two heavily disguised men entering an unoccupied warehouse before picking up a pallet jack to help carry their loot out onto a white tray truck.

“To get access to the property they have cut chains to open a gate, they are in the property for up to 40 minutes in each incident,” Victoria Police’s Det. Snr Const. Tom O’Loughlin told 9NEWS.

“It is an attack on a public service, it’s really not good enough.”

The duo has targeted the centres four times since July, stealing  hundreds of parcels.

“Unfortunately we don’t know what’s in these packages and nor would they, they’re just taking packages at random.”

Australia Post said it would be boosting security measures to ensure no further parcels were stolen.

They did not comment on whether those who have had packages stolen will be compensated.

“We have had a number of people come forward who did not receive packages they were expecting to receive,” Det. Snr Const. O Loughlin said.

Affected customers can contact Australia Post on 13 13 18.