Man steals donations from Melbourne church

Melbourne police are hoping a man who stole church donations comes clean with a confession.

The man, who was captured on CCTV, stole the cash from two tins at a Seventh-Day Adventist church at Clayton last Sunday.

Detective Senior Constable Mick Van Der Heyden said the church was open to worshippers at the time.

"If anyone saw anything suspicious in or around the church, we would certainly be interested in speaking to them," he said.

"On the other hand, if the person responsible wants to come forward I am happy to hear his confession."