Lee Corner Chinese Restaurant targeted in early morning Wodonga burglary

Lee Corner Chinese Restaurant, centrally located off Lawrence and High streets, has shortened its operating hours numerous times over the last few months due to not having enough staff, but was dealt another blow this morning.

Wodonga Crime Investigation Unit's Ian Deverell said two or more offenders targeted the business's cash register.

"They forced entry by smashing the front door and investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage in the area," he said.

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"We believe the offenders are local to the area and we are seeking any information from the members of the public who have knowledge or information to assist us with our investigation.

"The burglary may be connected to another burglary committed in the same area on another business."

Detective Leading Senior Constable Deverell said the police would likely release footage of the incident tomorrow.

"Its disappointing that these people target small business owners when they're struggling to run the business and a lot of the time the damage caused to the shop is a lot more than what is stolen," he said.

"A lot of the time in these situations, the insurance doesn't cover the damage caused, there's thousands of dollars of damaged caused."

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