Mixed nuts stolen in Woolworths break-in

Police want to speak a man after a Woolworths supermarket was broken into. What was stolen will surprise you.

A man’s craving for a bag of mixed nuts has landed him in hot water with authorities.

Police have released CCTV vision of a man they believe could help with their inquiries into $750 worth of damage to a Woolworths in Sydney’s CBD.

The sliding doors to the supermarket were forced open early Saturday.

Police want to speak to this man in relation to a nut theft. Picture: NSW Police via NCA NewsWire

The thief fled the scene through the same door armed with a bag of mixed nuts, police said.

The Woolworths store on George St was closed at the time.

Officers are now on the hunt for the nut fiend and are urging the public to help identify a man captured on CCTV footage who could help them with their inquiries.

Police want to speak to this man. Picture: NSW Police via NCA NewsWire

He is described as of caucasian appearance, aged between 45 and 50, and bald.

The man was wearing a grey shirt, black hooded jacket, jeans and brown shoes.

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