LOCAL police are investigating the break in and theft of four cars valued at more than $300,000 from Wonthaggi Toyota.
The burglary occurred at 1:30am on Thursday April 20.
Three of the thieves appeared on the car dealerships security footage.
They broke into the workshop, located the key box, where keys were then taken and used to unlock and steal four of the vehicles.
The thieves then took off through nearby paddocks.
Police have stated that one of the vehicles has since been recovered nearby, along with a second vehicle that had reportedly been stolen from the Geelong area.
Three vehicles are yet to be recovered and these include a 2021 grey Toyota Land Cruiser, a 2021 fawn-coloured Land Cruiser and a 2023 black Mitsubishi ASX.
The group were last seen travelling north towards the Bass Highway.
The same dealership was also recently targeted on Friday March 24.
On this occasion perpetrators stole a staff vehicle and a trailer, that have yet to be recovered. Ten other cars were damaged, and 15 cars were broken into and goods were stolen.
More than $100,000 worth of security fencing and 24-hour surveillance CCTVs will be installed in an attempt to protect the property and prevent further thefts.
Police have stated that it is too early to confirm if these incidents are linked.
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