CCTV shows tractor ram raid at Melbourne cafe and animal farm
Police are searching for a group of offenders who broke into the urban farm in Bundoora before stealing a tractor and ramming it through the front door of the cafe.
Police are seeking a group of offenders who broke into an urban farm in Melbourne's north last month. The thieves used a stolen tractor to forcefully enter the cafe at Bundoora Park Farm, causing substantial damage. Authorities urge anyone in the vicinity at the time to report to the police. The group arrived at Bundoora Park Farm on e-bikes around 12:15am on Sunday, September 20th.
Before targeting several sheds for garden tools, they entered the farm. After stealing a tractor, the group smashed the cafe's front doors, fled when an alarm sounded with the tractor's engine still running. The farm announced closure on social media due to significant vandalism, assuring all animals were safe. Police released CCTV footage of the incident and appealed to witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Stolen tractor crashes into Melbourne cafe theage.com.au
- Stolen tractor crashes into Melbourne cafe smh.com.au
