Police officer charged with theft from wallet

NSW POLICE

A 37-year-old NSW Police officer has been charged after an alleged stealing on the state’s south coast.

In a statement, NSW Police said that on Sunday 26 January, officers attached to South Coast Police District commenced an investigation into an alleged stealing at a licenced venue on St George Avenue, Sussex Inlet.

Police were told $265 in cash was allegedly stolen from a wallet left at the venue.

Following inquiries, on Monday, Police issued the serving NSW police officer, who is attached to the Central Metropolitan Region, a Court Attendance Notice charged with larceny value less than $2,000.

He is due to appear before Nowra Local Court on Tuesday 27 May.

The officer’s employment status is currently under review.

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