CCTV captures moment man steals Guide Dog donation box

An uncharitable thief has dog-napped a donation box from a Melbourne bottle shop.

Security cameras captured the man stashing the guide dog-shaped container in his jacket before leaving the store on Sydney Road in Coburg shortly before 3pm on April 1.

The bearded man is described as Caucasian and aged in his 30s or 40s.

Anyone who recognises the man or with any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 330 000.

Police are looking to identify the man in the CCTV footage. Source: Victoria Police/ 7News
Police are looking to identify the man in the CCTV footage. Source: Victoria Police/ 7News