A man distracted a staff member and allegedly stole a very rare bottle of whiskey worth $62,000 from a downtown liquor store.
The alleged incident occurred when the man entered the Crown Melbourne liquor store near Whiteman St in Southbank, Melbourne, at approximately 5.20pm on May 22.
The man started a conversation with the employee and asked to look at several bottles of alcohol.
As she turned to grab the bottles, the man allegedly grabbed a limited edition bottle of Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavor off the shelf.
Police allege he hid the bottle in the front of his shorts and left the store.
The Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour bottle has a retail value of $62,000.
Police have released CCTV images and a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia that the suspected robber has not yet been arrested.
Police have released CCTV and images of a man they believe can help with their investigation.
The alleged incident occurred when the man entered the Crown Melbourne liquor store near Whiteman St in Southbank, Melbourne at 5.20pm on May 22.
Pictured is a limited edition bottle of Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour.
Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavor is a limited edition release.
Johnnie Walker states: “This exceptional Scotch whiskey is made from the finest aged whiskeys from Johnnie Walker’s reserves.”
‘All whiskies used to create Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour are aged for at least 48 years and only 288 bottles will be released – an extremely limited edition of an incredibly rare Scotch whisky.’
Victoria Police urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
