BALLARAT: Box bandit at Bonshaw
Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV footage as they investigate two copper thefts from construction sites in Bonshaw.
It is understood a male offender arrived at a housing development site on Cherry Flat Rd, with a box over his head, about 4.45am on Wednesday, August 13.
Police were told he used a saw and bolt cutters to force entry through the fencing.
The cardboard crusader was caught on camera stealing construction equipment, including electrical copper wiring worth around $40k.
He also stole a wheelbarrow before fleeing the scene.
Police have released CCTV footage of a man – and his box – and believe he may be able to assist with their enquiries.
He was wearing black pants, a black top and black gumboots.
Police were told another construction site was targeted further down the road overnight between midnight and 6am on August 13.
It is understood an offender forced entry, cut off the power and stole around $4000 of copper.
There was no CCTV footage from this site, but police didn’t need to think too much outside the box and believe the two incidents are linked.