A MAN entered the Fujiua House Japanese restaurant, Southland, before it opened Sunday 28 February, and stole two days’ takings valued at $5000-$6000 hidden in a cupboard. The elderly female owner had been washing rice and had left the door unlocked when she momentarily left the shop.
Images from CCTV, above, show the thief entering the kitchen area and reaching for the cash bag.
He is described as Caucasian, late 20s, wearing a dark hoodie and light colour shorts.
Anyone with information should call Detective Senior Constable Susanna Hughes, Kingston CIU, 9556 6111.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 2 March 2016
