Thieves have stolen $11,000 worth of equipment from a fire truck while firefighters battled a house fire in St Albans.
Metropolitan Fire Brigade crews were fighting a blaze on Main Road West just before 6am on Sunday when the thieves took away a $11,000 thermal-imaging device.
Detectives believe a number of men removed the small machine from a compartment at the rear of the truck, Victoria Police spokeswoman Belinda Batty said.
Brimbank crime investigation unit detectives are investigating.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au
