Shannon Pizza thief steals drills, cash and Fanta

A Geelong West pizza shop has learned thieving is thirsty work after the eatery was robbed off drills, knives, cash – and a Fanta. Watch the video.

A thief who broke into a pizza shop in Geelong West made away with drills, knives and cash, but not before satisfying his sweet tooth.

Video shows a masked man breaking through the safety glass of Shannon Pizza on Shannon Ave just before midnight last Tuesday.

According to shop owner Anthony Maccora, during his 15-minutes inside the store, the man took a break from stealing valuables to grab a bottle of soft drink – a 1.5l family-sized orange Fanta.

“It was really bizarre,” Mr Maccora said.

“He helped himself to the fridge and got a Fanta.”

A thief broke into Shannon Pizza last week and pinched a few things, including a large bottle of Fanta. Picture: Mark Wilson

The fridge in question.

Mr Maccora said the man struggled with the cash register before managing to open it, gaining access to the roughly $50 stored inside.

“He had a little sledge hammer and took about two minutes to actually make his way through the glass,” Mr Maccora said.

“Glass was just sprayed everywhere.

“He went straight for the cash register, funny for us to watch because it’s tied down.”

More concerning for the owner, was the fact the man had made away with “about nine knives”.

The incident left quite a mess.

“They’re quite full on, they’re big knives,” Mr Maccora said.

“It’s quite concerning that they’re out there now.”

Mr Maccora wasn’t tipped off about the break in until just before 6am on Wednesday, when a delivery driver arrived at the store.

“I zoomed down there,” he said.

“I saw all the damage, all the glass, and he’d left the tap running.

Shannon Pizza was closed on Wednesday. Picture: Mark Wilson

“He was trying to splash all the surfaces that he’d touched, then he got the detergent and was spraying it around.”

He said the most valuable thing stolen was a pair of drills valued at more than $100 each, and a day of trade on Wednesday while the glass was repaired.

Mr Maccora immediately reported the incident to police, who arrived quickly before asking nearby businesses for CCTV.

Police confirmed they are investigating a burglary and theft in Geelong West on April 8.

A spokeswoman said it was understood a front door of a take-away-food restaurant was forced open about 11.55pm.

“Officers examined the scene and established that a quantity of cash was stolen from the till.

“An investigation into the incident is ongoing,” she said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV, dashcam or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit and online confidential report acrimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Shannon Pizza thief steals drills, cash and Fanta