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It is believed three males arrived in a stolen vehicle and entered the Swanston Street property via a laneway, entering the house through the back entrance about 3.30pm.

They stole a number of items including handbags, jewellery and clothing.

The home owner returned to the address to find the three males in the house and called police.

The males fled in the car which was later found dumped on Dight Street in Collingwood along with some of the stolen items.

The first male is perceived to be of Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern appearance, aged in his 30s, unshaven and was wearing a grey flat brim cap with white writing on the front, black jumper, grey pants and black runners with a white trim.

The second male was perceived to be Caucasian, aged in his 30s-40s and was wearing a black hooded jumper, black cap, grey pants and white runners.

The third male was wearing a high vis jacket with a hood, black cap, black pants, tan coloured boots and had a mask on.

Investigators have released images of the males in the hope someone may recognise them.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.