NSW Police seek more suspects over 63,000 Bluey coin heist

Detectives are hoping to get their paws on more suspects in a massive heist of limited-edition coins celebrating beloved Australian cartoon dog Bluey.

Two men have been charged over the theft, during which a 500kg pallet carrying 63,000 of the unreleased coins was stolen from a secure storage facility in July.

But Strike Force Bandit, which carries the same name as the father of the show’s titular blue heeler, has more individuals in its sights.

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Investigators want to speak to a man spotted carrying a bag inside a bank in Revesby, in Sydney’s southwest, police said on Thursday.

He was described as being of Pacific Islander or Maori appearance, with a medium build and a black beard.

They are also after the driver of a white SUV seen outside the bank after the alleged heist, along with the driver of dark Ford Territory spotted around the storage facility at the time of the theft.

A man wanted over the theft of Bluey coinsA man wanted over the theft of Bluey coins
Police are searching for a man spotted carrying a bag inside a suburban Sydney bank. Credit: AAP

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The stolen goods were being sold online for about $10 each, despite having a face value of $1.

They differed from a set of three Bluey-themed coloured coins the Mint offered collectors in June.

Those 90,000 coins, which also have a face value of $1, are being sold online for $20.

One unfortunate collector had 189 of the stolen gold coins confiscated after purchasing them for about $1.50 each.

Bluey has become a global phenomenon after first airing in Australia on the ABC in 2018.

It follows the adventures of a young dog and her family living in suburban Brisbane.

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