Theft of Commemorative Coins Linked to “Bluey” TV Show
An Australian man was arrested for stealing A$600,000 worth of commemorative coins from a warehouse linked to the popular children’s TV show “Bluey.” The stolen coins are selling online for ten times their face value, with one eBay seller charging almost A$600 for a pack of three.
Key Points
- The stolen coins are selling for ten times their face value online.
- The suspect stole 64,000 limited-edition A$1 coins weighing 500 kilograms.
- Some of the stolen coins have already been recovered during a raid on a Sydney house.
Pros
- The police acted swiftly to investigate and apprehend the suspect.
- Some of the stolen coins have been recovered, and efforts are being made to return them to circulation.
Cons
- The theft deprived young children and the community of access to these commemorative coins.