Detectives from Taskforce Lunar are investigating two arson attacks at tobacco stores at the weekend, including one at Cohuna.
Emergency services were called to an incident just before 3am on Sunday, July 7.
Police believe a car was driven into a King George St business in Cohuna before it was set alight.
Nobody was inside the premises at the time, but the building was destroyed and neighbouring businesses sustained minor damage, police said.
The other incident occurred just after 1am on Saturday, July 6, in Ingor St, Ararat.
The investigations into both incidents remain ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed either incident, with dash cam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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