In an unusual burglary case that has left many stunned, a man was caught on CCTV dancing joyfully in a school parking lot moments before committing theft. The incident took place in the early morning hours of April 23 at a school in Sunbury, Victoria, Australia, as reported by Sky News.
Security footage shows a silver Holden Commodore pulling into the school’s car park. Shortly after, a man stepped out of the vehicle and began dancing, spinning, and even jumping with apparent excitement before proceeding to commit the crime.
Not-so smooth criminal! 🙃 A dancing thief was captured on CCTV in Australia showing off his moves before robbing a school of thousands of dollars worth of gear. 🕴️ pic.twitter.com/iVQAk4ytbV
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) June 4, 2025
According to Victoria Police, the suspect broke into one of the school buildings and stole over $5,000 worth of equipment, including three laptops and a projector.
The bizarre behavior of the thief has captured public attention, with authorities even adding humor to their alert. “Detectives are appealing for public assistance in identifying a thief who was feeling the groove before he stole laptops from a school,” Victoria Police posted on Facebook. They described him as a “not-so-smooth operator” while sharing the CCTV clip online.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, medium build, with long dark brown hair. During the burglary, he wore a red and black hooded jumper, blue gloves, black runners, and a red headband.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the crime to come forward, as investigations are ongoing.
