Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary at a Melbourne book store last week, Victoria Police say.
The burglary took place when an unknown person forced open the main doors to the shopping complex on Collins Street just after midnight on Thursday 15 March.
Security footage shows the burglar struggling in the glass sliding door as it closes on his leg and back pack.
Once inside the complex the burglary falls over on the escalator before climbing on a ledge to access stores on the lower level.
He then enters the book store and smashes through a security door to gain entry into a rear office.
Once inside the office, unable to open an office safe, he lifts it in his arms and leaves the shop.
Security footage shows the man, stumbling under the weight of the safe, walking out of the shopping complex into a rear laneway.
Investigators have released CCTV footage and an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
