Fake cash picturing Steve Irwin and Ray Meagher stolen in Alice Springs
Northern Territory businesses are being warned to lookout for fake cash that has been stolen from a film production venue in Alice Springs.
Fake bank notes bearing portraits of wildlife expert Steve Irwin and actor Raymond Meagher, who plays Alf in television series Home and Away, were stolen from a property on Wilkinson Street in Alice Springs overnight on Monday, October 24,
The bank notes were being used for film and TV production.
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Some of the fake bank notes bear pictures of Steve Irwin and John Farnham. Northern Territory Police
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Robert Kent has said it is unknown how much of the money was stolen and how many people were involved in the theft.
"At this stage investigators are unsure of how much fake money was stolen but it may include $10, $20, $50 and $100 dollar bills," he said.
Police are warning businesses to beware of anyone trying to use the notes.
"Police would suggest maybe taking a quick glance at any bills received for the next few weeks to make sure you're getting the real thing," Detective Kent said.
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Other notes feature picture of Raymond Meagher. Northern Territory Police
Apart from the notes featuring pictures of Steven Irwin and Raymond Meagher in place of where Sir John Monash and Dame Nellie Melba are on real bank notes, the cash also says 'Straylia' in place of the word 'Australia'.
The pictures of the Australian Masked Owl and Native wattle on real bank notes have also been replaced by a mining haul truck on the fake notes, and the Shrine of Remembrance has been replaced with a picture of singer John Farnham.
Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact 131 444 and quote 10154370.
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