A man has been caught using a rather unusual object to pull off a jewel heist in Australia.
CCTV has captured a bloke dressed in a blue jumper and grey tracksuit pants use a fishing rod to carefully nick an $800 necklace right off a mannequin's bust.
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The footage was taken in Melbourne at a Le Style boutique store and it has left the owner reeling.
Victoria Police have released a statement, which said: "Security footage shows a man using a fishing rod to remove a Versace necklace from a mannequin within the store just after 2am.
"Investigators have released images and CCTV footage of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
"The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall, with short, fair receding hair, aged between 40-50 years.
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It wasn't a short operation, according to police it took a whopping three hours for this daring robbery to take place.
The BBC reports the alleged thief managed to drill a very small opening in the glass of the store without setting off the alarm.
Once that delicate operation was completed, the man managed to carefully insert the fishing rod into the store and slowly lift a gold Versace Medusa medallion necklace.
Owner of Le Style boutique Steven Adigrati told 9News: "I couldn't believe it. Three-and-a-half hours, with two rods, trying to get this necklace, was amazing. Hook, line, and sinker, I guess. He did it."
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He added to ABC News that he doubts the thief knew how valuable the item is and is pleading for it to be returned.
"This particular necklace looks a lot more expensive than what it is, so obviously the temptation was there: gold, bright, iconic Medusa head, so that would have been the temptation," he said.
Victoria Police asked that anyone with information should to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report.
Featured Image Credit: Victoria Police
