“Such lowlifes”: Alleged thieves steal charity donation tin
Two people are wanted by police over the theft of a charity donation bin captured on CCTV.
The footage shows a man and woman standing next to each other inside the Gold Coast’s Club Helensvale on Friday, November 25, when he allegedly steals the tin for a charity aimed at preventing youth violence.
In the video, released by police in an appeal to find the pair, the man is seen subtly and slowly placing it in a bag slung across his shoulder.
Police are urging the man and woman to come forward.
The tin that was allegedly stolen was collecting donations for the Jack Beasley Foundation, set up after 17-year-old Jack Beasley died from being stabbed in the heart on the Gold Coast.
The charity has also shared an image of the suspected thieves on social media in a bid to identify them.
“Hey guys if anyone recognises these two please contact the QPS or send us a message. They stole Jacko’s Donation box from the bar at Club Helensvale on Friday night. Thanks 🙏,” the post read.
Followers were quick to share their anger in the comments, with some providing information about where they had seen the man before.
“Such lowlifes maybe they should get a job instead of stealing from charities,” one person wrote.
“I hope they get found, shame on them,” another said.
One commenter even alleged that the man had committed similar acts before, stealing the “dog donation box” from the Boathouse Tavern in Coomera “the other day”.
“Stealing from charity is pitiful and devious! They may have taken dollars and cents, but they have no sense,” another said.
Images: Queensland Police Service