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$700-worth of meat allegedly stolen from Moreton Bay butcher shop

A total of $700-worth of meat has allegedly been stolen over two separate occasions from a popular butcher shop.

Police are hoping to speak to a man in relation to $700-worth of allegedly stolen meat from a Moreton Bay butcher shop. Picture: Qld Police
Police are hoping to speak to a man in relation to $700-worth of allegedly stolen meat from a Moreton Bay butcher shop. Picture: Qld Police

A North Lakes butcher shop has twice been the target of an alleged meat thief, as police call on the public to help identify someone who they say may be able to assist with investigations.

Police are investigating two alleged offences of meat theft that occurred at a North Lakes butcher shop on two occasions in March.

The first offence allegedly occurred between 6pm and midnight on March 24, where it is alleged unlawful entry was gained after hours to a North Lakes butcher shop, and $400 worth of meat was stolen.

Police are hoping to speak to a man in relation to $700-worth of allegedly stolen meat from a Moreton Bay butcher shop. Picture: Qld Police
Police are hoping to speak to a man in relation to $700-worth of allegedly stolen meat from a Moreton Bay butcher shop. Picture: Qld Police

Between 5pm on March 25 and 5am on March 26, it is alleged the same person returned to the butcher shop and stole $300 worth of meat.

Anyone who can identify the man pictured above is urged to contact police.

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