The thief was caught on camera reaching across the counter before pushing the tin into her bag and walking out of the store.
Analyce Grech - who posted the video - asked people to share it far and wide: ‘We would like to find out who would sink low enough to steal a tin that was full of change ready to be sent off to the hospital to help sick children.’
A Victorian Police spokesperson has told media that they are aware of the situation and are looking to find those responsible.