Arrest Made in Theft from Bondi Terror Victim
A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft and pawning of camera equipment belonging to Peter Meagher, a victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
The suspect, also a photographer at the event, is alleged to have stolen Meagher's equipment and pawned it days later.
The attack occurred on December 14, 2023, when two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event, killing 15 people. Peter Meagher, 61, a retired police officer and freelance photographer, was among the victims.
Investigation and Arrest
Police executed a search warrant in Marayong, Sydney, on April 10, 2024. During the operation, authorities seized a camera, handcuffs, electronic devices, and a small amount of white crystal powder.
Charges include multiple theft, drug, and weapon offences. The suspect was granted bail and is scheduled to appear in court in June 2024.
Background and Public Appeal
Meagher's widow, Virginia, issued a public appeal in March 2024 for information about the missing camera.
The attack perpetrators: Sajid Akram, 50, was killed by police; his son Naveed Akram was injured and arrested, and remains before the courts.