By Molly Magennis
Police are appealing for assistance after a mobile phone was stolen from Newport train station.
At 5am on December 21 last year, a man was captured on CCTV locating the victim’s mobile phone left behind on a bench seat on Platform 1 and placing it in his pocket before entering the train and leaving the scene.
The male has a distinguishable limp and was carrying a fishing rod.
Police have released a picture of the man they wish to speak too.
Any information should be forwarded to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact Footscray Police (Transit) on 8398 9932 and speak with Constable Alex Cheal.
