Serious Crime Taskforce detectives are appealing for information after a man’s camera was stolen during an armed robbery in Brunswick East this month, Victoria Police say.
Investigators have been told the 27-year-old victim was taking footage on the Merri Creek Trail on Wednesday 21 February when he was approached by an unknown man about 11.40am.
The man produced a knife and demanded the victim hand over his camera, before fleeing along the trail towards Albion Street.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
His camera is described as a Panasonic GH5 DSLR camera with a 12-24mm lens attached.
Investigators have released a composite image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The man is perceived as Caucasian, aged in his early 20s and about 170cm tall with shoulder-length blonde hair.
He was wearing a light blue V-neck jumper with rolled-up sleeves, dark shorts and white Nike runners at the time.
Police believe there would have been a number of people walking and riding their bikes along the trail at the time and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
