A suspected arson attempt occurred at the popular Melissa Oakleigh Cafe on Wednesday morning, March 5, with at least two individuals attempting to set fire to the well-known Greek establishment in Eaton Mall.
Police report that the perpetrators caused minor damage to the cafe’s outdoor area, damaging railings, tables, and chairs. Fortunately, the cafe remains open and operational.
Emergency services responded quickly, with firefighters extinguishing the flames before they could spread to the cafe or neighbouring businesses in Oakleigh‘s “Greek precinct.”
Cafe owner Kostas Tangalakis, who was in Sydney at the time of the incident, remains confident that authorities will track down the suspects, as security cameras captured their movements.
