In the early hours of the morning, a Hino truck reportedly stolen, was involved in a brazen attempt to breach a store on Smith Street in Collingwood. Around 5:30 a.m., the truck was driven in reverse into the storefront, aiming for the ATM at the entrance of the newsagency.

Despite the dramatic entry, the two individuals in the truck failed to access the ATM. They subsequently abandoned their efforts and made a hasty escape, heading east on Johnston Street in a Toyota Hilux.

Fortunately, the premises were unoccupied at the time, and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Nearby, Scott Layton, who co-owns a pub, recounted the unusual sounds he heard, which drew his attention. Speaking to Today, Layton explained, “It sounded like, you know, a glass bin being thrown onto the road, so obviously I woke up.” He also noted hearing what seemed like an argument between two men before they fled the scene.

“It sounded like, you know, a glass bin being thrown onto the road so obviously I woke up,” he said of the crash.

“I live upstairs, so yeah, it was not a nice way to wake up.”

The truck was stolen on December 29 in Dandenong South.