POLICE are searching for a man who attempted to steal $7 worth of gold coins from a car parked in a driveway in Cranbourne North.
The intoxicated man attempted the theft just after midnight on Saturday 29 August before he was caught in the act by the victim.
The stocky would-be thief gave the coins back to the victim after a verbal confrontation and left the property on foot.
The green Holden Lumina station wagon was left unlocked.
The man, aged in his 50s, is wanted by police and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
