Dancing burglar steals $5000 in laptops from school in Sunbury

A thief has danced in the dark to a Bruce Springsteen classic before stealing laptops and other equipment from a school in Sunbury.

A dancing burglar has made off with more than $5,000 of computer equipment from a school in Sunbury.

CCTV footage released by Victoria Police on Wednesday captures the man dancing, spinning and listening to music moments before he breaks into the school.

Police said they believe the thief was listening to Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing In The Dark.

After entering the school, the man stole three laptops and a projector.

A thief danced before making off with $5000 in laptops at a school in Sunbury. Picture: Victoria Police

The thief is described as caucasian and aged in his 30’s. Picture: Victoria Police

He is described as caucasian, aged in his 30’s, and with a medium build and long dark brown hair.

He was wearing a red and black hooded jumper, black runners, red headband and blue gloves.

The man drove a silver Holden Commodore into the carpark of a Sunbury school about 1.10am on April 23.

Anyone who recognises the man or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Dancing burglar steals $5000 in laptops from school in Sunbury