Doncaster: Detectives are treating a body found on the outskirts of Melbourne as a victim of a home invasion
A man's body discovered on a suburban Melbourne street is believed to be linked to a home invasion just blocks away.
The victim, who has yet to be formally identified, was found in Eildon St in Doncaster, Melbourne's north-east, about 5.30am and died at the scene.
Homicide squad detectives have not revealed how the man died and have launched an investigation into the incident, with no arrests made.
Inspector Carrie Kohler gave an update to the media on Saturday, saying police believe the man was the victim of an aggravated burglary earlier that morning.
“It is understood this man was the victim of an aggravated burglary in Sargent St, Doncaster before he was located,” she said.
Police are investigating the scene in Sargent St Doncaster where the alleged aggravated burglary is believed to have taken place
Detectives are investigating whether the man was stabbed and then hit by a black sedan
Sargent St is about 500 meters from where the man's body was located.
Inspector Kohler described the incident as a 'tragic set of circumstances' and sought to address the community's concerns.
“As police manager in the area, I wanted to reassure the public that we have increased our patrols and our presence within the community and we will continue to do so,” she said.
Neighbors on the street said they noticed a group of teenagers lurking in the area (photo is CCTV of the group)
“Our thoughts are not only with the victim and his family, friends and community, and we will continue to support our community at this terrible time.”
On Saturday, officers and sniffer dogs were seen patrolling neighboring streets as an SES tent was set up where the man's body was found.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.