A brazen thief has been caught red-handed on CCTV breaking in to an Indian restaurant during an early morning raid.
Cash and other items were taken from Slumdog Delivered restaurant and takeaway in Dalkeith, Midlothian, on Saturday March 19.
The crook, who was wearing a light-coloured jacket, failed to cover his face and was immediately picked up by video cameras inside the eatery.
Sharing footage of the man in action on Facebook, the company has urged members of the public to contact police if they recognise him.
They wrote: “Dear Customers. We’re here today to share sad and shocking news. “Unfortunately, on Saturday morning around 1:30 am our Dalkeith Restaurant was broken into.
“We are devastated that someone could violate our property and trust. Thankfully no one was working late that night so no one was hurt but we all can’t feel safe anymore.
“Please share this post and help us spread the news and hopefully save other local businesses too.
“We would be more than grateful if anyone can DM us with any information or email us at feedback@slumdogdelivered.com.”
Police have confirmed they are investigating the break-in however enquiries remain at an early stage.
A force spokesperson said: “On Saturday, 19 March, officers received a report of a theft from premises on High Street, Dalkeith.
“Officers will speak to the reporter to gather more details."
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