Police seeking black Commodore after Luciano Caruso found murdered in his Monash home Police looking for a car in relation to a Monash murder, new freeway speed cameras and Parliament to meet for the last time before the state election. WHEN 49-year-old Luciano Caruso failed to come to his father's home for lunch, his family knew something was terribly wrong. It was this break in routine that triggered Mr Caruso's father to contact police, who made the grim discovery of Mr Caruso's body in his Monash home yesterday and discovered his black 2004 VZ Commodore was missing. Mr Caruso - whose body is yet to be formally identified - met a violent death some time in the past five days and police have declared his murder a major crime. Mr Caruso's family believe the father-of-one was the victim of a bungled home invasion. Monash murder victim Luciano Caruso and his pet dog. "It's bizarre," Mr Caruso's older brother Peter told The Advertiser. It looks like a home invasion and something has gone wrong ... his car is still missing. Police today said they believed the Commodore, registration XLS-408, may hold the key to solving the apparent murder. Police have declared the murder of a Monash man, found dead in his home, a major crime. Major Crime Detective Inspector Greg Hutchins said Mr Caruso was reported missing by his father after not being seen since last Friday. When police officers went to his home on Brown Rd about 11am yesterday, they found a body inside the house. Detectives remain at the Monash property searching the extensive vineyards surrounding the home for clues to the violent crime.Det Insp Hutchins said police had yet to formally identify the body but relatives have confirmed it is Mr Caruso. The Holden Commodore wanted in connection with the apparent murder of man at Monash. "I cannot reveal the injuries at this time for obvious reasons, other than to say the victim met a violent death," he said. Certainly it appears the male victim has been dead for a period of time. Mr Caruso's death has been declared a major crime and State Emergency Service volunteers today helped search the home and nearby properties. Police and forensic officers investigate the property at Monash where the body of Luciano Caruso was found violently murdered. Peter Caruso, who lives in Adelaide, said he had not seen his brother since April. He said Luciano always went to his father's house for lunch and his absence for two days raised suspicions. "He didn't come for lunch for two days and dad started to wonder," he said. Police and SES search the vineyards surrounding the property at Monash. Dad went around to his house (on Wednesday) and the dog was still there - but had no food. My father then went back there with some food for the dog and contacted police. Locals said Mr Caruso was a handyman who did odd jobs in the area and worked on cars. They described his death as a shock to the small community. "It's scary," said Monash General Store owner Graham Verrall. Whether it was a random attack or whether it is someone who is capable of doing it again? There are people who live around here that didn't know that this was happening who are concerned. The property at Monash Luciano Caruso's body was found. Picture Mark Brake He used to come in here quite regularly - he's a regular sort of guy. He worked for a couple of guys around here doing work on cars - I've known him for a number of years. One neighbour said Mr Caruso kept to himself. "I'd see him drive past maybe once a month," he said. The property at Monash Luciano Caruso was found. I have no idea why someone would do this - I don't want to know. Peter Caruso said his family hoped to receive more answers surrounding the death as the police investigation continued. We don't know much at this stage ... we hope police can tell us some more later on as to what happened. Police and SES search the vineyards surrounding the property at Monash, where the body of 49-year-old Luciano Caruso was found violently murdered. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.