Suspicious device located at Cranbourne East service station

Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public information after a suspicious device was found near a Cranbourne East service station this morning.

Police were called to the corner of Thompson Road and Wheelers Park Drive after a passer-by located the device and alerted authorities about 9.30am.

Police arrived on scene shortly after and established an exclusion zone and evacuated the service station.

The Bomb Response Unit (BRU) attended the scene and have since deemed the area safe.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or who have CCTV footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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