Around 2.35pm on Friday, 22 November 2019, a man entered an electrical store in Erindale Road, Balcatta.
The man, seeing no staff nearby, has picked up an orange Ramset wall chaser (a specialised power tool that cuts grooves in walls) from near the front door and left the store.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man who they believe may be able to assist them with their investigation.
He is described as 25-30 years of age, 180cm tall, solid build and was wearing a stained yellow fluoro work shirt with black trim, black shorts, black runners and a baseball cap.
The man has a distinctive tribal tattoo on right lower leg, another tattoo on front of left leg.
He is believed to have been driving a 2003-2006 model Holden Commodore or Holden Calais, silver in colour, at the time of the offence.
If you have any information about the identity of this man or details of this offence please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. You can remain anonymous if you wish and rewards are available once charges are laid. Please quote Reference Number 9482.