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Card skimming Wollongong: Police investigate after cards skimmed at Wollongong ATMs

Police are looking to speak to a number of men after up to $9000 dollars is believed to have been stolen from a number of accounts during transactions at ATMs around Wollongong over a two-day period.

Police are looking to speak with this man in relation to the allegations. Picture: supplied.
Police are looking to speak with this man in relation to the allegations. Picture: supplied.

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate several card skimming thefts at an ATM in Wollongong.

Between Friday February 14 and 29, police believe a card skimming device was placed on an ATM at a venue on Corrimal Street in Wollongong.

Officers believe the card details of a number of ATM users were stolen from the ATM.

On Saturday February 29, officers from Wollongong Police District were notified of suspected fraudulent activity at the ATM and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, investigators have been told up to $9000 dollars was stolen from a number of accounts during transactions at ATMs around Wollongong over a two-day period.

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate several card skimming thefts at an ATM in Wollongong.
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate several card skimming thefts at an ATM in Wollongong.
Police are looking to speak with three men in relation to the incidents.
Police are looking to speak with three men in relation to the incidents.

As investigations continue, police are appealing for assistance from the public in identifying three men who may be able to assist with inquiries.

The first man depicted is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, with a large build, olive skin and a dark beard. He is shown wearing a dark cap and shorts, white T-shirt and grey joggers.

The second man depicted is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, with a small build and olive skin. He is shown wearing a dark cap, blue long-sleeved shirt, and white joggers.

The third man depicted is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, with a medium build, olive skin and dark beard. He is shown wearing a striped T-shirt, denim shorts, grey cap and black joggers.

Anyone who may have seen the men is urged to contact Wollongong Police Station on 4226 7899, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/illawarra-star/police-investigate-after-cards-skimmed-at-wollongong-atm/news-story/fd0aa1a1d5a4d98320594435a7ea5abc