A photographer is set to appear in court after being accused of stealing camera equipment that belonged to a victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Details of the incident
Peter Meagher, a 61-year-old photographer and retired police officer, was among 15 people killed during the Hannukah By The Sea event at North Bondi on December 14. Investigations revealed that his camera gear had been stolen in the aftermath of the attack.
More than five months later, on Wednesday, police executed a search warrant at a home in Marayong, where they arrested a 35-year-old man. Police allege the man was also a photographer at the event and pawned Meagher's equipment just days after the tragedy.
Items seized and charges
During the raid, police seized a camera, handcuffs, and electronic devices. A subsequent search of a car allegedly uncovered a small amount of white crystal powder and additional electronics. The man was charged with several theft and drug-related offences. He was granted police bail and is expected to appear before Blacktown Local Court on June 22.
Police have accused the man of stealing camera gear from Peter Meagher in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The investigation continues.
