Shepparton Divisional Response Unit officers are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following the theft of a vehicle in Shepparton last week.
Police have been told a vehicle with a sleeping child inside was parked in a supermarket carpark on Maude Street while the victim quickly ran into the store just before 2pm on 14 November.
It is believed an unknown male offender then took the opportunity to steal the red Volkswagen and reversed out of the car park.
The offender then realised a baby was in the back seat and removed the baby, placing the child in a box in the car park before driving away.
The victim returned and immediately located the toddler before raising the alarm.
The stolen car was located the following day in the Mooroopna area.
Police have released CCTV and images of a man that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The offender is described as being aged in his 20s to 30s, with a slim build and 165cm tall.
He was wearing a black cap backwards, navy headphones, a blue Golden State basketball singlet, black shorts, light blue runners and black sweatbands on both wrists.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
