<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Thieves made off with $40,000 of crucial SES rescue equipment after breaking into a facility in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/melbourne" rel="" target="_blank" title="Melbourne"><span>Melbourne</span></a><span> this week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police say the thieves broke into the VICSES Essendon Unit on Rutherford Street, Aberfeldie, at about 1am on Wednesday, February 25.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Four unknown masked offenders, all apparently male, drove to the facility and jumped a fence to gain access.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-rain-downpour-weather-warnings-adelaide-australia/92b97ab6-8dc6-48b6-b8a2-8f78fab86afa" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Dozens rescued from floods as rain hammers Sydney</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They then broke into the equipment storage behind the SES vehicles and stole equipment including chainsaws, power tools, harness equipment, and radios.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They left at about 1.10am, but two of them returned at about 2.30am and stole more tools.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police said the equipment was estimated to be valued at more than $40,000, and is crucial for volunteers responding to floods, storms, and other emergency incidents.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/victoria-ses-40-000-dollars-worth-of-equipment-stolen-melbourne/48637823-174b-4978-8a27-5d0ab58cf2aa" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/raymond-reddington-cold-case-murder-conviction-40-years-sharon-fulton-went-missing/29bdb84e-7550-4f52-942a-27714756ec7e" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Husband convicted of wife's murder in 40-year-old cold case</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Detectives have now released images of four men they wish to speak to in relation to the break-in.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The first is described as Caucasian in appearance, wearing a black t-shirt with text reading "Fear of God Essentials" on the front, a black baseball cap with a motif on the front and text on the left-hand side, light purple or red shorts, and light grey Adidas Gazelle style shoes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The second is described as Caucasian in appearance, wearing a black hoodie with white text on the back, black shorts and black and white TN Nike shoes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/work-from-home-trend-hurting-cbd-pubs-bars-and-restaurants/57f2e84c-0e68-4ecf-a468-cf238a8d19c3" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Where have Friday night drinks gone? Pubs buckle under work-from-home trend</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The third is described as Caucasian in appearance, wearing a grey hoodie, blue gloves, light blue pants and black running shoes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The fourth is described as Caucasian in appearance, wearing a black t-shirt with a white cross logo on the back, black (possibly Champion branded pants) and white high-top shoes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anybody with information or relevant footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers </span><a href="http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/" rel="" target="_blank" title="online"><span>online</span></a><span> or on 1800 333 000.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>