Detectives appeal for public assistance after two burglaries at Yarram store

Police have released images of a man they believe may be able to held with their enquiries into two burglaries at a Yarram store.

Wellington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they investigate two burglaries that occurred at a Yarram store this month.

The first incident occurred at the supermarket on James Rd between 6am and 6.30am on Tuesday, August 13.

It is believed an unknown man gained access to the shop by climbing through a roof cavity.

Once inside the store, he stole two cash register drawers and cigarettes before fleeing the scene.

Police believe he fled the scene in a dark coloured Mazda.

On Saturday between 4.45am and 4.55am, the man gained access to the same store through a roof cavity again. While inside, he stole a cash register drawer containing cash before fleeing the scene.

The man is described as being about 140 to 150 centimetres tall with an athletic build. He was wearing a black hoodie, gloves, a face mask, shorts, sneakers and a green backpack.

Investigators have released images and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

They have also released CCTV footage of the car the man used during the first incident in the hope someone with information might come forward.

Anyone with information or anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage has been asked to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au