Police have released CCTV footage following a burglary at a Sikh gurudwara in Melbourne’s north, where masked offenders allegedly used an angle grinder to steal cash from a shrine.

Victoria Police told The Australia Today, two men arrived at Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha Australia on Malcolm Place in Campbellfield about 10.30 pm on Monday, December 29.

Investigators allege one of the men used an angle grinder to cut through a lock and gain entry to the temple.

Once inside, he went to a shrine, removed a large donation box and stole about $1,500 in cash.

The two men then fled the scene in a vehicle.

Detectives from the Hume Crime Investigation Unit are investigating and have released CCTV images of one of the men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

He is described as wearing tracksuit pants, a black hoodie with white text, white shoes, a black hat, gloves and an orange face mask.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.

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