Grounds for arrest following Brunswick West cafe burglaries
A burglar behind a three-month break-in spree at five Brunswick cafes has been caught in the act by CCTV cameras. The thief, who stole cash from the businesses, is now on the run as police try to identify him. WATCH VIDEO
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A burglar is on the run after a spate of late night break-ins at five Brunswick cafes.
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man believed to be behind the three-month spree of cash grabs that started on September 9.
In the footage, a man wearing a black hat and face covering can be seen shining a torch light as he opens a door at an Albert St business just after midnight on November 16.
He then briefly looks through the door and appears to grab something before running back into the premises and out of shot of the security camera.
Police spokeswoman Scout Rigoni said each incident saw the burglar force entry to the cafes between midnight and 3.30am to steal cash before fleeing on foot.
“The man is wearing the same clothes with his face covered during each of the burglaries,” she said.
He was wearing black tracksuit pants with white stripes down the sides of each leg, a grey and navy hooded jacket and a black hat.
He was also wearing a black backpack.
The other burglaries occurred at cafes on Union St, Brunswick about 3.15am on September 9, Victoria St, Brunswick about 2.30am on November 14, Albion St, Brunswick West about 12.45am on November 18 and Pearson St, Brunswick West about 12.40am on November 22.
Moreland Crime Investigation detectives are also hunting a man following an aggravated burglary at a house in Brunswick East on November 19.
The man is believed to have entered the Albert St home about 12.50am while the victim was entertaining a group of friends towards the back of the property.
He stole a laptop and keys.
“He was seen by the victim leaving the property and was also noticed by a neighbour riding off on a bicycle,” police spokesman Glenn Manison said.
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Detectives have released an image of a man they want to speak to, who is perceived to be of African or Indian subcontinental appearance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.