An investigation is underway following two attempted ram-raids at LUX Jewellery in Auburn.
About 12.45am on Sunday, January 31, officers from Auburn Police Area Command attended the business on Auburn Road, after reports a Hino truck had reversed into the front of the store.
The unknown driver of the Hino exited the truck a short time later and was picked up by a vehicle that was waiting nearby.
A crime scene was established, and detectives commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
However, just before 5am this morning on Tuesday, February 2 police were called to the same shop after reports a truck had crashed into the shop front.
The driver of that vehicle also left the scene prior to police arrival.
Detectives attended and are conducting inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident, including if the incidents are linked.
Detective Inspector Karl Les said during a press conference today that the link is yet to be officially confirmed, however noted the similarities of the incidents.
“The circumstances surrounding each are quite similar and our detectives are pursuing all lines of inquiry,” he said.
“As part of the investigation we are making inquiries with the owners of both of those trucks, who are presently assisting with inquiries.
“We appeal for any members of the public who were in the vicinity of Auburn Road around 12.45am on Sunday morning or 4.45am this morning to come forward and speak with police.”
Detective Inspector Les confirmed the trucks were stolen from the Flemington and Homebush areas.
CCTV footage has been seized and investigations are continuing.
No items were reported stolen from either incident.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.