Man sought after mosque burgled twice, $20,000 stolen

A man is sought after two burglaries at a Melbourne mosque this month.

It’s believed a man broke into the mosque on Hudson Circuit in Meadow Heights at about 2am on Wednesday, September 10.

He then broke open a donation box and a safe in the building and stole about $20,000 in cash.

A man is sought after a Melbourne mosque was broken into twice this month in Meadow Heights. (Victoria Police)
The man stole $20,000 on one occasion. (Victoria Police)

Investigators believe the same man broke into the mosque again at about 1.20am on Thursday, September 25, but on that occasion he left empty-handed.

The man had his face covered during both incidents and was wearing a black Nike fleece hoodie and black tracksuit pants.

During the first burglary the man wore Dolce and Gabbana shoes and in the second break-in, he wore purple and black Yeezy shoes.

Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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