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Stolen bank card shopping spree

Police are looking for a man who used stolen bank cards in a shopping spree across the western suburbs.

Between January 10 and 13 an unknown offender broke into a home in Albion Street, Kingsville, stealing a number of items including bank cards and a Philips CX50 Echocardiography ultrasound machine.

The bank cards were then used in supermarkets and service stations across the Sunshine, Deer Park, St Albans and Caroline Springs areas on January 13 an 14.

Detectives from Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit have released CCTV and images of a man that they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

On at least one occasion, the man was in the company of an older woman and a child.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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