Baw Baw Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a ram raid at a Longwarry supermarket on Tuesday.

Two men arrived at the Kennedy Street store in a late-model red Commodore ute about 4.30am on 21 January, where one of them has scouted the area before returning to the car.

They have then reversed the ute through the front doors of the store, causing considerable damage to the front of the building.

One man has taken a small quantity of alcohol while his counterpart has attempted to raid the cigarette cabinet.

He has abandoned his efforts to open the cigarette cabinet after being distributed by two witnesses.

The duo have then got back into the car and driven off.

The ute used is believed to be a 2010 Holden VE model, with registration number XTW806, stolen from a Hammond Road address in Dandenong about 5.15pm on Tuesday.

This vehicle is distinctive in that it has a ‘pontiac’ front end – only 500 similar vehicles were produced – with sports wheels and a hard lid covering the back.

Detectives also believe this ute was one of two reported to be hooning in the Longwarry area prior to the ram raid.

Police would also like to speak to the drivers of the second vehicle, described as a purple or dark green, older-model Holden Statesman, possibly VR or VS model.

The driver is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late-20s or early-30s, about 180cm tall with a solid build and short dark blonde/light brown hair.

He was wearing a bright green mask, dark-coloured footwear, dark-coloured pants, a black top with a collar and a dark beanie.

The second man is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 20s, with a thin to medium build and about 178cm tall.

He was wearing a green-coloured hoodie with a baseball cap worn under the hood and blue jeans.