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Deception – Eastern suburbs

Posted on 04/04/2023

From September 2022 a man attended at libraries in the Eastern suburbs and used library cards in other people’s names to borrow over 180 games and books which haven’t been returned. Some of the cards used have been in young children’s names. The total cost to replace these items which haven’t been returned is approximately $7000.

The man is described as being of Asian appearance, wearing a mask, sunglasses and a baseball cap and carrying recyclable shopping bags.

If you have any information about the man or about any item that you believe could belong to one of the libraries in question, please make a report online via the Crime Stoppers website or call 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.