Thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes were reported stolen from FoodWorks in Yarragon on Wednesday morning.
Police attended the Princes Hwy supermarket and located a white Nissan utility with a man inside. However, the man fled along the highway towards Moe.
The burglary occurred at 4am.
Police believe a man forced entry by smashing the front glass doors. Further damage was caused to drawers inside the supermarket.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Baw Baw CIU on 5622 7111.