Police have released CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to about shoplifting incidents in Campbelltown and other locations across Sydney over the past five months.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command commenced an investigation into the incidents and have identified a man who might be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 40-years-old, of thin build with dark balding hair and facial stubble.
He is depicted in the CCTV footage as wearing a grey t-shirt, black jeans and blue shoes.
The CCTV footage was obtained from the incident at Hurstville on February 16.
The first incident occurred at Parramatta on November 3 last year.
Over the next five months 11 other offences were committed at various locations including Campbelltown, Bondi, Chatswood, Hurstville, Burwood, Richmond, Parramatta, Sydney CBD, with the last incident occurring on April 13 at Richmond.
During these incidents the man steals goods after he diverts the attention of staff, and on other occasions he has stolen goods while he was unattended.
The incidents are all believed to be linked.
Anyone who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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In a separate incident, a woman will face court today charged with various offences after allegedly stealing a car, attempting to evade police, and crashing into a fence.
Just after midday yesterday officers from the Criminal Groups Squad’s Strike Force Raptor were patrolling Townview Road, Mount Pritchard, when they noticed a white Nissan Pulsar driving erratically.
The Nissan did not have number plate on the front, and checks revealed the rear plate was stolen.
Officers attempted to stop the Nissan, but the driver failed to stop, and a police pursuit was initiated.
Police pursued the Nissan for a short period of time through the area, and as the Nissan returned to Townview Road, it crashed into a fence.
The female driver ran from the scene before being arrested by police a short distance away.
A check of the woman’s provisional P2 licence revealed she was disqualified from driving until 2023.
The 24-year-old Mount Pritchard woman was refused bail to appear at Liverpool Local Court today.
Reid Campbell