New Zealand police released security camera footage of a robbery suspect who used a child’s blanket to conceal his identity during a burglary.
The Counties Manukau Police posted a video to Facebook on Monday, showing the March 20 robbery at a home near Auckland.
The video shows a man appear from behind a wall with a child’s duvet draped over his head and shoulders.
The suspect’s attempt to hide his appearance failed when he lifted the blanket to look around, which allowed the camera to capture a glimpse of his face.
Police describe the “Blankie Bandit” as a Caucasian man in his 20s, with a slim build.
The disguised man was recorded crawling across the floor towards a cabinet, where he is seen rooting through the victim’s belongings.
Police said valuables – including jewelry and cash – were stolen. They could not confirm whether the blanket was taken as well.