Police in Yarralin have arrested and charged four men for allegedly breaking into a business and stealing approximately $2000 worth of alcohol and cigarettes.

It will be alleged that on 3 April 2018, the group caused extensive damage to the property in their efforts to gain entry, before stealing bottles of spirits and packets of cigarettes and tobacco.

Thorough investigations by Yarralin police led them to the alleged offenders who have subsequently been charged with unlawful entry, stealing and receiving stolen property.

Enquiries are continuing to determine the potential involvement of a fifth offender.

Anyone with information is urged to notify police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to assist police with their enquiries.