Two Burglaries Reported at Melbourne Mosque, Police Investigate

IQNA – Victoria Police are appealing for information to identify a man linked to two burglaries at a mosque in Melbourne’s north earlier this month.

Police said the first break-in occurred at Meadow Heights Mosque on Hudson Circuit about 2am on September 10, when the man forced entry and stole a donation box and a safe containing about $20,000 in cash, according to Sky News Australia.

Investigators believe the same individual returned to the mosque at around 1.20am on September 25. On that occasion, he left without taking anything.

According to police, the suspect’s face was covered during both incidents. He was dressed in a black Nike fleece hoodie and black tracksuit pants.

CCTV footage showed him wearing Dolce and Gabbana shoes during the first burglary and purple and black Yeezy shoes during the second.

Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or provide details online.

Source: Agencies