Burglar takes the cake at Doncaster East

Police are searching for a Christmas day burglar with a sweet tooth following a burglary at a shopping centre in Doncaster East, Victoria Police say.

Police have been told an unknown man attended the shopping centre on Reynolds Road and forced entry via a side door about 2pm.

Once inside, the man attended a number of food stores in the food court and stole cookies, ice cream and a cake.

The offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early 30s with dark hair and a medium build.

He was wearing dark coloured shorts and thongs.

Manningham Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and have released an image of a man that may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

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