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Police investigate $21,000 fraudulent cash withdrawals

Police are investigating a series of fraudulent cash withdrawals in Melbourne’s west, totalling more than $20,000.

Police were told a woman attended a bank on Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes about 3.30pm on November 22.

Investigators believe she produced fraudulent documents and identification to withdraw $2200 in cash.

The woman attended the same bank about 9.30am on November 23 and withdrew $12,000.

Later in the afternoon, the woman attended a bank on Douglas Parade, Williamstown just after 4pm.

She produced the documents again and withdrew $6,900.

The woman withdrew a total of $21,100 over two days.

Investigators have released an image of a woman they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The woman is described as Caucasian, medium build, with shoulder-length brown hair.

Details to: Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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