Crime Stoppers reveal Melbourne’s most wanted masked offenders

They might make a habit out of breaking the law but there’s one rule these alleged criminals won’t be caught out flouting. Here’s a selection of mask-wearing Melburnians caught on camera that cops want to talk to.

Police have released images of several people the want to speak to in relation to various incidents.

Even a global pandemic can’t keep crooks away but there’s one rule not even alleged thieves and fraudsters are willing to break — the wearing of mandatory face masks.

Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive said offenders were “taking advantage” of the health regulation to make it harder to identify them on CCTV footage.

But she said while it was harder, it wasn’t impossible.

“The people who know them will still recognise them,” she said.

“Offenders will change clothes, but they have the same shoes that they will often wear.”

Here are some of the most wanted alleged COVID crims.

ST KILDA

Police want to speak to this woman.

A woman allegedly used a stolen credit card to buy goods at an Acland Court pharmacy on July 30, a few hours after it had been reported stolen from the victim’s home.

Police believe this woman may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The woman who may be able to assist with their inquiries was described as caucasian with long dark hair.

At the time of the alleged offence she was wearing a green shirt, black puffer jacket, orange backpack, grey runners and a navy and white reusable face mask.

COOLAROO

This woman allegedly used a fake credit card in Coolaroo.

A woman wearing a disposable face mask allegedly used a fraudulent credit card at a service station on Pascoe Vale Rd in Coolaroo at about 6.45am on July 10.

The woman police wish to speak to was described as caucasian.

At the time of the alleged offence she was wearing black tracksuit pants, an oversized khaki jacket, distinctive pink Nike shoes, a blue face mask and a black hijab.

She was also carrying a black jacket and reading glasses.

MULGRAVE

Police want to speak to these men about alleged thefts in Mulgrave.

Police need help to identify two men after alleged thefts at Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre on August 4.

At about 11.50am, two men entered the centre and allegedly stole several items from a supermarket.

The first man left on foot, while the second returned to his car and pulled up next to another car before allegedly smashing the passenger window and taking a handbag.

The pair had earlier arrived at the shopping centre in a black Mazda 3 sedan displaying stolen number plates.

The first alleged offender was described as caucasian and about 170cm.

At the time of the alleged offences he was wearing a grey and black hoodie, black tracksuit pants with white stripes on the legs, white runners and a white disposable face mask.

The second man police want to speak with was described as African and about 195cm.

At the time of the alleged offence he was wearing a dark jacket, green camouflage cargo pants, a black beanie, striped scarf around his neck and face and dark shoes.

CAMPBELLFIELD

Do you know this woman? Contact Crime Stoppers.

A woman donning a surgical mask is wanted over an alleged theft and deception in Campbellfield on June 27.

Overnight between June 26 and June 27 a wallet was stolen from a car parked on Macmillan Ave, Greenvale.

At about 3am, a woman allegedly used the a credit card found in the wallet to buy goods at a Sydney Rd petrol station.

Police have released images of a woman they believe may be able to assist in their inquiries.

The woman who may be able to assist with their inquiries was described as caucasian with dark hair.

At the time of the alleged offence she was wearing a black shirt, glasses and a blue disposable mask.

If you have any information about these incidents, phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au