Pakenham police are investigating a theft that occurred at a fast food restaurant in Officer on 20 March.
Police allege that at approximately 3:40pm an unknown man has walked past where the victim was sitting and taken his wallet from the table.
The victim has given chase to the man.
A number of young people have seen what was happening and also started to chase the man.
Luckily one of the young people was able to catch up to the man and grab the victim’s wallet back off him and return it to it’s rightful owner, however, police are still trying to identify the man involved.
Police have released a CCTV still image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
If you recognise him please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote incident number 190103027.
