Australian Man to Face Court Over Alleged $393,000 'Bluey' Coin Theft

An Australian man is set to appear in court after being arrested for allegedly stealing A$600,000 worth of commemorative coins linked to the children's television show 'Bluey'. The 47-year-old allegedly took 64,000 limited-edition A$1 coins from a Sydney warehouse, selling them online for significant profit. Police are investigating further.

An Australian man will appear in court on Wednesday, charged with the theft of A$600,000 ($393,000) worth of 'Bluey' commemorative coins, police confirmed.

The 47-year-old suspect is accused of stealing 64,000 limited-edition A$1 coins from a Sydney warehouse. Police report these coins are being sold online at ten times their face value.

Police revealed that the coins, produced by the Australian mint, are in high demand due to the popularity of the 'Bluey' television show. Currently, authorities are urging anyone with details on large stashes of these coins to come forward.

(With inputs from agencies.)