A mystery man has been caught stealing 1,000 cartons of milk over four months, in Blackpool, northwest England.

The video filmed on June 18 shows the sneaky, lactose-loving thief hopping over a fence on his escape route.

The headteacher of Kincraig School, Karen Appleby, has now released the CCTV footage in hope of apprehending the perpetrator.

A mystery milk snatcher has been caught on CCTV outside a primary school - after swiping 1,000 cartons in four months. In total the lactose-loving thief has plundered a more than 200 litres of milk, which should have been enjoyed by kids aged 4-11. Officials at Kincraig Primary School in Blackpool, Lancs, have been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket as a result of the crime spree. Exacerbated headteacher Karen Appleby has now released incriminating CCTV footage in a bid to get the perpetrator identified and apprehended.