Brazen art thief steals painting and no one notices

A brazen thief has managed to steal a famous art work from the wall of a crowded bar and gallery in Sydney without a single person noticing.

Security footage shows the man casually walking through the crowded room and up to the painting hanging on a wall.

He then nonchalantly removes it before disappearing behind the wall.

The Cafe Lounge's management believes this man may have information about the theft. Photo: Supplied
The Cafe Lounge's management believes this man may have information about the theft. Photo: Supplied

The lounge has asked its Facebook fans to circulate pictures of a man they believe to be a person of interest in the theft.

According to Café Lounge at Surry Hills, the work is priceless.

It is offering a $100 reward for information that might lead to the man’s capture and the return of the picture.

A food and drink voucher is also on offer for anyone who can help to return the picture.

Morning news break - September 23