CCTV captures moment alleged thief takes a power nap while attempting a break in

Apparently trying to break into this business north of Brisbane was tiring work with the alleged offender having to stop and take several power naps.

A man who fell asleep while allegedly trying to break into a business at Rothwell.

CCTV footage has captured the moment a would-be-thief stopped to take several power naps while trying to smash his way into a business north of Brisbane.

Police from Redcliffe Criminal Investigation Branch said the man can be seen trying to use a paver to smash the glass doors of a business at Deception Bay Road, Rothwell on May 16.

Images of the man captured on CCTV footage allegedly trying to break into a business at Rothwell

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Senior Constable Jo Arthur said the man can clearly be seen stopping to take several “power naps” during the attempted break in.

“The alleged offender is seen staggering around the yard and uses a paver to smash three glass doors at the premises in an attempt to gain entry,” Sen Const. Arthur said.

“After leaving, the person falls over a bollard at a neighbouring premises and falls asleep for a short time in a carpark.”

Police have asked anyone with information about the crime or who can identify the person in the photos to phone Police Link on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.