On Tuesday the 13-08-13 at around 1.00 pm three masked assailants armed with meat cleavers entered a retail store on Regent Street in Preston and stole cigarettes, purses and a quantity of cash from the store owners and the store customers. A fourth assailant was waiting outside in a green two door Ford Festiva last sighted in Massey Street in Reservoir. Darebin Detectives are investigating the armed robbery at the retail outlet.

Victims of crime for financial support and professional advice call Victims of Crime Compensation Victoria on 1800 000 055 or (03) 9415 9492 or go to www.victimsofcrime.com.au or email: support@victimsofcrime.com.au

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