Crooks steal Australia Post van with parcels left inside at Diamond Creek
Expecting an Australia Post parcel in Melbourne’s north and wondering why it hasn’t shown up yet? This could be the reason.
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The driver of a parcel-delivery vehicle could only watch as thieves sped off with the van containing other people’s mail on March 6.
Two men had been following the Australia Post van in a four-wheel drive, before the van parked outside an address on Moray St, Diamond Creek about 10am.
The crooks waited until the driver got out to deliver a parcel before stealing the van.
It was later recovered in Challenger St.
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Banyule crime investigation unit detectives are investigating the incident.
Australia Post spokeswoman Michelle Skehan said the driver had been offered counselling.
“Theft is a criminal offence and we are working with the police regarding this incident,” she said.
“Most of the parcels that were on board have been recovered and delivered today.
“For any missing parcels we will contact any senders or addressees of the items that we can identify.”
Anyone who believes they have not received a parcel they were expecting should phone 13 POST.
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