NSW Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins during Wentworthville raid

Detectives have swooped on a Sydney storage facility, recovering most of the limited edition Bluey coins stolen from the city’s west earlier this year.

Detectives have discovered more than $40,000 worth of stolen Bluey coins at a western Sydney self-storage facility, recovering most of the limited edition currency stolen earlier this year.

NSW Police robbery and serious crime squad detectives swooped on the Wentworthville unit about 3.30pm on Tuesday, seizing several Royal Australian Mint bags that contained $40,061 worth of the stolen $1 Bluey coins.

Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have recovered over 40,000 stolen limited edition Bluey coins during a search warrant at Wentworthville on October 29, 2024.

They also seized several power tools, clothing items and bags, all of which officers believe to be stolen.

The search followed the theft in July of 63,000 unreleased Bluey coins from a warehouse in Wetherill Park.

Some of the Bluey coin haul. Picture: NSW Police

Some of the 40,000 coins stolen coins recovered. Picture: NSW Police

To date, three people have been charged over their alleged involvements in the heist and remain before the courts.

They include a 27-year-old Green Valley woman who was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly acting as a getaway driver.

Investigations under Strike Force Bandit continue.