Man Wearing A Donald Trump Mask Robs Jewellery Shops In Australia, Caught On Camera

Robbers try different ways to con people, but this one did something really unique. A robber in Australia chose an eccentric disguise to hide his face from the cameras by wearing US President Donald Trump's mask. Queensland Police have appealed for help in identifying a man who was caught on camera robbing shops in Strathpine while wearing a Donald Trump mask.

According to a statement by the police, the man broke into a shopping centre early on Sunday morning by smashing a glass door.

Police are seeking public assistance after a shopping centre was robbed this morning by a man in a Donald Trump mask. Can you help? https://t.co/CnlHkG0KfV pic.twitter.com/eNMSPuYnT7

¡ª Queensland Police (@QldPolice) May 5, 2019

"Once inside, the man then smashed the glass display window of a jewellery shop and stole a number of watches. The man also smashed the glass of an electronic store and stole some property before leaving the centre on foot," said the police.

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Along with a mask in the likeness of the US president, the robber also wore a black Nike hooded jumper, black track pants, white Nike shoes.

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The robbery inspired a slew of jokes at Donald Trump's expense.

Are you sure it was a mask?

¡ª Peter Williams (@PeterWi05879624) May 5, 2019

"Is this 'fake news?'" questioned one person on Facebook. "Are you certain in was a mask..." another laughed. "Build a wall around the centre, that will stuff him," a third suggested.

(With inputs from agencies)