Ross George Fryer, 55, accused of stealing more than 300 collectable items from Adelaide CBD store
A man allegedly caught on CCTV stealing 300 “authentic, signed” photos of Hollywood actors from a cult Adelaide collectables shop has faced court.
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A northern suburbs man was allegedly captured on CCTV cameras stealing $35,000 worth “authentic, signed” photos of Hollywood celebrities from a popular Adelaide collectables shop, a court has heard.
Ross George Fryer, 55, appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday in front of Magistrate Christopher Smolicz after allegedly stealing “in excess” of 300 collectable items from the store – which asked not to be identified – during a daylight theft earlier this month.
Mr Fryer is yet to enter any pleas to one count of theft and one count of unlawful possession.
A police prosecutor told the court Mr Fryer, of Salisbury East, was on bail at the time of the alleged offending and currently had seven different files before the court.
“CCTV cameras captured, at 3.05pm on February 9, a male walk into the store and stop at a group of five folders that contained authentic, signed photographers of movie stars – all ranging from $30 to thousands of dollars,” they alleged.
“While not being watched, he grabbed four large, A4 D-ringed folders and walked out of the store without making any payments.
“They contained in excess of 300 photographs – estimated to be worth $35,000 – which is what makes it a major (indictable).”
Following an investigation, SA Police officers attended Mr Fryer’s property about 8.30pm on Monday night and arrested him – however they were unable to locate the alleged stolen property.
On Tuesday, defence counsel for Mr Fryer applied for home detention bail – telling the court the allegations were “contested” and that “ID is an issue”.
“I note that there is CCTV footage but, on my instructions, Mr Fryer denies that is him,” they said.
Noting the “very concerning allegations” and “strong prosecution case”, Mr Smolicz denied the application for bail.
Mr Fryer was remanded in custody and will appear in court in July.
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