One of the heritage-listed shopfronts in Tatura that were badly damaged after a car ploughed into them on Saturday, June 27.
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Rechelle Zammit
A heritage-listed shopfront has been left with significant damage after a car crashed into it on Saturday, June 27.
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Police said a Holden sedan crashed into the former antique shop in Hogan St, Tatura, and another heritage-listed shopfront next door at about 11.30pm.
CCTV showed the car allegedly doing a burnout before it crashed into the two buildings.
The vehicle then fled the scene, police said.
Both buildings were being used as converted residences, with the occupants at home, police said.
The two former shops, now residences, hit by a car on Saturday night.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
The front of the former antique shop was severely damaged, while the building next door was also damaged.
Police arrested an 18-year-old Tatura man on Sunday, and he is assisting them with their investigations, police said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to call Detective Senior Constable Thomas Christie at Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit on 5820 5777, Sgt Ian Fulton at Tatura police on 5824 3099, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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