Kingston Crime Investigation Unit detectives said the the trio went to a sporting club in Oakleigh South in a white dual-cab utility on Monday about 1.45am.

Police said the men smashed a glass panel door to get inside before raiding the sporting club and stealing a safe, some cash and alcohol.

An hour-and-a-half later, two gardening businesses in Springvale Road, Braeside, were robbed by the same men, according to police.

It is believed the offenders stole cash from both businesses, as well as a quantity of gold nuggets.

Detectives believe the men struck again, this time at a restaurant on the Nepean Highway in Highett.

Two of the three offenders forced entry to the restaurant before stealing an amount of cash.

CCTV footage shows two of the men raiding one of the premises, holding a torch and wielding an orange pole.

On each occasion it is believed that one of the offenders remained in the ute, described as a Mitsubishi Triton or similar.

Police said one of the men is of Caucasian appearance, with a solid to obese build, and was wearing a black long-sleeve top, dark pants, a baseball cap, and blue or purple runners.

Another offender is described as having a slim to medium build, and was wearing a long-sleeve blue and white flannelette shirt, grey tracksuit pants with lettering along the left leg, a black baseball cap with orange writing, and a grey hoodie.

Investigators have released CCTV images, from the first incident, of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.