Media release

Stealing and criminal deception – Darwin

Police

Detectives from the Major Crime Squad have issued two women notices to appear in court following the alleged theft of money from a Darwin company.

On Wednesday 18 July 2018, a 34-year-old woman processed company funds and divided them into bags for security transportation to a bank. Upon arrival to the bank, it was discovered $50,000 was missing.

On Sunday 28 October 2018, a 36-year-old woman accessed the businesses point of sale system and transferred $10,000, allegedly attempting to balance past monetary discrepancies.

Police commenced investigations into the activity and discovered a total of $60,000 was stolen from the company.

On Thursday 6 August 2020, the two women were issued notices to appear in court for criminal deception and stealing.

They are due to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday 28 September 2020.