Police seek to identify alleged fraudster

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man following alleged fraudulent transactions and theft of a motor vehicle.

On Friday 20 November, it is alleged the man stole a number of items including a bank card from a white Holden Astra at the Red Hill summit carpark.

The alleged offender smashed the car’s window before a bag containing a wallet and keys was stolen.

The alleged offender was later captured on CCTV completing a number of fraudulent transactions totaling more than $500 using a stolen bank card at two petrol stations and a supermarket around 6.30pm the same day.

It is alleged the man was driving a stolen silver Subaru Liberty bearing ACT registration YOL41P.

Police have followed a number of avenues of enquiry but are yet to confirm the identity of the man.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6678267. Information can be provided anonymously.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au