Thieves rip ATM out of wall in suspected Melbourne ram raid

Thieves have ransacked a tobacco shop in Melbourne's east, allegedly stealing an ATM in a suspected ram raid.

Police said the incident occurred at a business on Mount Dandenong Road at Killsyth, in Melbourne's east, around 3.50am today.

Police were called to the scene just before 7am after a passerby raised the alarm.

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Police believe a car was used to damage the tobacco store shop front before an ATM was stolen.

A crime scene has been established and the investigation is ongoing.

Witnesses have been urged to call police.