Police seek identity of alleged fraudster

ACT Policing is seeking the identity of a man allegedly involved with defrauding the owner of a lost wallet in excess of $1,300 on Friday, 28 September 2018.

The owner misplaced the wallet in the city centre during the afternoon. Over the next few hours a number of transactions were made using the owner’s bank cards both in store and online more than $1,300.

Police are releasing CCTV images in the hope that the Canberra community may be able to assist with the identity of the male involved.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build, a goatee beard, and a distinctive balding ‘mullet’ hairstyle. He was wearing a blue long sleeve top with a stripe on the sleeve, dark knee length shorts, and carrying a red ‘Billabong’ brand backpack.

Police are encouraging anyone who may be able to assist with identifying the man involved to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6314292. Information can be provided anonymously.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 6264 9460, act-police-media@afp.gov.au