Man arrested after allegedly stealing coins from Melbourne Arts Centre fountain
Chanel Zagon
A thief has been caught 'wet-handed' allegedly stealing coins from a fountain outside Melbourne Arts Centre yesterday.
Melbourne East police believe a man wearing a wet suit, flippers and snorkel jumped into the water on St Kilda Road about midday.
Police have caught a coin thief 'wet-handed' outside the Arts Centre. Supplied
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The well-equipped thief allegedly stole a small amount of coins when police arrived and arrested him.
The 57-year-old South Yarra man is expected to be charged on summons with theft and going equipped to steal.
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