Regional Investigation Detectives are requesting public assistance to identify the person in this CCTV image.

The alleged offender entered a property in Gillen on the night of October 20 and stole items from a fridge at the rear of the dwelling.

A resident of the house disturbed the offender and he ran away.

Detective Sergeant Trent Abbott said the home had a private CCTV system and captured images of the alleged offender as he entered the property through a rear gate.

“Anyone who may have seen this person on the night of October 20 is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact Police on 131 444.”