Exclusive pictures show accused fake au pair Samantha Azzopardi in Bendigo
9News has obtained exclusive CCTV footage showing accused fake au pair Samantha Azzopardi in Bendigo.
The 31-year-old is wearing what appears to be a school dress and sunhat, holding a 10-month-old baby while her four-year-old sister is walking behind.
Police will allege Azzopardi posed as an au pair and moved into the family home in Pascoe Vale around two weeks ago.
Samantha Azzopardi was seen on CCTV with a child in her care before she was arrested. 9News
She told the children's parents that she was taking them for a day trip and ended up in Bendigo. 9News
She told the children's parents that she was taking them for a day trip and ended up in Bendigo.
It was only when Azzopardi was spotted inside a mental health centre that the alarm was raised.
Police were called and detectives swooped about 1.30pm, arresting Azzopardi inside Myer.
Another woman can be seen walking alongside the accused wheeling a scooter. It's unclear who this woman is or if she had any involvement.
It was only when Azzopardi was spotted inside a mental health centre that the alarm was raised. 9News
Azzopardi was due to front court on Monday and Tuesday but failed to do so because she was taken to hospital.
The court heard the alleged fraudster had to undergo an MRI and also refused to let police take her photo or a DNA sample.
The matter will return to court on November 20.
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