UPDATE Identity of man sought following $30,000 fraud IDENTIFIED

Thank you Canberra. The man we sought public assistance about in relation to an alleged fraud at Bunnings, has been identified.

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ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to identify a man believed to be responsible for approximately $30,000 worth of fraudulent transactions at multiple Bunnings Warehouse stores.   

Police allege that on Friday 22 September, Saturday 23 September and Saturday 28 September 2023, the man has entered Bunnings stores in Majura Park, Gungahlin, Fyshwick, Belconnen and Tuggeranong.  

At the stores he has allegedly fraudulently gained access to two business accounts and has used these accounts to purchase more than $30 000 worth of tools and equipment.  

The man was driving a white MG with Victorian registration of IYD 4KW. This vehicle had also allegedly been hired using fraudulent details.  

Police are releasing images of the man today (Friday, 13 October 2023) and are seeking public assistance in identifying him.     

Anyone who can assist police with this man’s identity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7546403. Information can be provided anonymously.  

MEDIA ENQUIRIES  

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