Chilling CCTV images show burglar walking through home while family slept

CHILLING CCTV images have given a terrifying insight into what thieves get up to when they break into homes.

Mary-Anne McKenzie was horrified when she watched a man casually stroll through her Melbourne home whilst her family slept inside.

The shameless thief walked around the home with a torch for nine minutes in full view of security cameras.

The culprit allegedly went through belongings in the home before grabbing a set of keys on the kitchen bench and taking off in their car.

Despite the casual thief being caught on camera, police are yet to identify him.

Residents have been urged to avoid leaving their personal belongings like car keys and wallets on kitchen benches.

Picture: 7 NEWS

Picture: 7 NEWS