The mother of a 27-year-old woman killed when arsonists targeted the wrong home in Melbourne has said her "heart will be forever broken".Katie Tangey was housesitting for her brother while he was on honeymoon when flames took hold of the three-storey building on Dover Street in Truganina about 2am yesterday.
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Detectives today executed a search warrant in Dandenong where they seized a number of mobile phones.

No arrests were made, but the phones are expected to undergo forensic examination.

The mother of a 27-year-old woman killed when arsonists targeted the wrong home in Melbourne has said her "heart will be forever broken".Katie Tangey was housesitting for her brother while he was on honeymoon when flames took hold of the three-storey building on Dover Street in Truganina about 2am yesterday.
The mother of a 27-year-old woman killed when arsonists targeted the wrong home in Melbourne has said her “heart will be forever broken”.Katie Tangey was housesitting for her brother while he was on honeymoon when flames took hold of the three-storey building on Dover Street in Truganina about 2am yesterday. (9News)

Authorities conducted a raid following multiple tips from anonymous sources about the arson incident, including a call using a false name.

They have urged that caller to make further contact with police to provide additional information.

Investigators suspect the blaze was an intentional arson attack related to illegal tobacco dealings, although it seems the offenders mistakenly targeted the wrong residence.

CCTV from the incident on January 16 shows two people exit a dark-coloured vehicle similar to a BMW X3 or X5 parked outside the home about 2am.

A ring camera at the Dover Street house also captures the moment the house is engulfed, before two men, one carrying what appears to be a jerry can, flee the scene. (Victoria Police)

Subsequently, a ‘major explosion’ took place and the duo fled the scene, as evidenced by ring camera footage showing one man holding what resembles a jerry can.

A dark coloured vehicle was captured travelling north on Forsyth Road in Truganina minutes after the Dover Street house was set ablaze.

Katie Tangey, 27, was inside house-sitting for her brother who was on his honeymoon at the time.

She called triple-zero stating the house was engulfed in fire, but sadly died at the scene along with the family’s golden retriever..

The three-storey townhouse was completely destroyed, according to police.

The mother of Katie Tangey, the 27-year-old woman killed when arsonists targeted a home in Melbourne, said her "heart will be forever broken".
The mother of Katie Tangey, the 27-year-old woman killed when arsonists targeted a home in Melbourne, said her “heart will be forever broken”. (Facebook)

“Investigators know Katie Tangey was completely innocent and had nothing to do with the illicit tobacco trade,” police said in a statement today.

Police said a “significant investigation” to determine a motive for the attack and find those responsible remains ongoing.

“We know this is solvable, and we know we are getting closer. If you know absolutely anything, I cannot implore you enough to find it in yourself to do the right thing and come forward,” detective inspector Chris Murray said.

“We are absolutely determined to provide what closure and justice we can to the family of Katie Tangey.

“I know Katie’s family would want nothing more than to see her live out the whole life she had ahead of her, but the least we can do is make sure those responsible for this tragedy are held accountable for their actions.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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