Geelong police have appealed for assistance in identifying a thief who struck at Dan Murphy’s Corio liquor store on Monday at 3.15pm.
Police said the man entered the store, picked up an unopened case of 12 x 700ml Jim Beam bottles worth $450 and ran out of the entry gate.
The man ran to a black Holden Cruze with stolen registration plates ZIF-144. Police said the same male and car were allegedly involved in other offences in Hoppers Crossing in October.
The man was described as a tall, medium built, Caucasian male in his late 30’s or mid 40’s with brown curly hair under a black baseball cap, wearing black hooded jacket, jeans and runners.
Anyone with information about the offence is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Senior Constable Jacinta Stevens of Geelong Liquor Licensing squad on 5225 3238.
