Melbourne crook pinches pink pig charity tin
Police have released images of the alleged Clifton Hill theft. (Victoria Police)
A man has been caught on camera allegedly pinching a charity tin from a lotto shop in Melbourne.
Police have today shared images of the theft, which happened in July, in the hope of catching the callous robber.
The man allegedly entered the Queens Parade shop in Clifton Hill about 2.20pm on July 12, and left shortly after with a pink pig charity tin in his hands.
Police believe the tin contained hundreds of dollars of donations.
The man is described as Caucasian, about 178cm tall and aged in his mid-20s, with shaved dark hair and unshaven facial hair.
He was wearing a black jacket, dark blue jeans and black runners at the time of the alleged theft.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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