Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following an arson in Melton last year.
It is understood two unknown male offenders gained access to a shopping centre on McKenzie Street about 3am on Monday, 30 December.
Once inside the shopping centre, officers believe the pair made their way to a barber shop where they kicked the shutters, poured petrol inside the business, and set it alight.
The pair then fled from the shopping centre and were last seen running towards Unitt Street.
No one was inside the shopping centre, or the barber shop, at the time.
Detectives have released CCTV and images of two males they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The first male is perceived to be Caucasian and approximately 160cm tall.
He was seen wearing a black face covering, grey jumper, white gloves, black pants and black runners, carrying a jerry can and hammer.
The second male is Caucasian and approximately 170cm tall.
He was seen wearing a black face covering, black baseball cap, black framed glasses, grey hooded jumper, black gloves, dark navy pants and grey runners, carrying a silver bar.
Anyone who recognised the males, who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
