Taskforce Lunar investigates Cohuna tobacco store fire

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