Burglar's bizarre act on CCTV before making off with $5,000 worth of laptops
A burglar who stole $5,000 worth of computer equipment was caught dancing, spinning and listening to music just moments before the callous crime.
Extraordinary CCTV showed the man entering a school in Sunbury, 42km northwest of Melbourne 's CBD, about 1.15am on April 23.
He had arrived at the school's car park about 1.10am in a silver Holden Commodore.
'After exiting the vehicle, the not-so smooth operator is captured on CCTV dancing, spinning and jumping while listening to music,' Victoria Police joked in a statement.
'It is believed the man was Dancing In The Dark.'
The man was seen climbing school property for several minutes before finally breaking into a building.
He stole three laptops and a projector, worth more than $5,000.
Police have released the CCTV footage and photos of the man on Wednesday in the hopes a member of the public will recognise him.
He is described as Caucasian, aged in his 30s with a medium build and long, dark brown hair.
The man was wearing a red and black hooded jumper, black runners, red headband and blue gloves.
Anyone who recognises the man or has information about the theft is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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