Man charged after allegedly stealing six TVs from Sydney hotel while disguised in a blonde wig
A man who allegedly stole six televisions from a Sydney CBD hotel while disguised in a wig has been arrested and hit with nine offences.
NSW Police first began investigations about six weeks ago following reports a man had entered a hotel on Sussex St and allegedly committed the crime.
Extensive inquiries led police to a home in Blaxland, about 65km west of Sydney’s CBD, where they executed a search warrant on Thursday. At the home, authorities seized property that had been allegedly stolen, as well as a gel blaster gun.
The man is alleged to have stolen six TVs from a Sydney hotel. NSW Police Credit: Supplied
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Police also found a gel blaster gun at his property. NSW Police Credit: Supplied
A short time later, they arrested a 37-year-old man who was stopped while driving in Berkeley Vale – a suburb on NSW’s Central Coast.
Police will allege they also found prohibited drugs as well as clothing and wigs in the man’s car.
Following the man’s arrest, police have shared photos of three blonde wigs that differ in style and shade.
He was also slapped with nine charges including entering a building with intent to commit an indictable offence, wearing a disguise with the intent to commit an indictable offence, disposing of stolen property, and committing a section 114 offence while having a previous conviction.
During his arrest, police located a number of wigs. NSW Police Credit: Supplied
They were found in a range of colours. NSW Police Credit: Supplied
The man was also charged with driving a motor vehicle during a disqualification period, three counts of possession of a prohibited drug and having suspected stolen goods in his custody.
He was refused bail and is scheduled to appear before Wyong Local Court on Friday.
Police say inquiries are ongoing and have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.