Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following the attempted theft of copper in Southbank earlier this month.
Police have been told an unknown man forced entry to a substation on Fawkner Street about 5pm on Thursday 17 November.
Once inside, the man used a spanner to steal copper worth $1000 from a power board, causing a large explosion.
The man managed to walk out of the substation empty-handed and not seriously injured.
He was last seen getting into an orange Holden Captiva on Moore Street and drove away from the scene.
The man is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance and aged 30 to 50-years-old.
He was wearing a hi-vis top with navy blue pants and a blue hat.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of a man and a vehicle that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.
