Lake Macquarie Police Appeal for Assistance in Charity Cash Box Theft

Lake Macquarie Police District is seeking public assistance regarding the theft of a charity cash box from Blacksmiths last week.

At approximately 2.30 pm on Friday, 12 July 2024, a male individual entered a business on Turea Street and stole a cash box designated for collecting donations for Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW, a volunteer organisation, relies heavily on community donations to provide critical services for marine-related emergencies.

The male, shown in the attached photograph, may have information that could assist police with their enquiries.

If you have any information that might help identify this male, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000, quoting police report number E97977358. Alternatively, you can provide information confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at NSW Police Crime Stoppers.