Masked thieves steal $50,000 worth of wigs for cancer patients from Port
Thieves broke into a hairdressing salon and stole about $50,000 worth of custom-made wigs, some made for cancer patients.
Masked criminals broke into a Port Melbourne hairdressing salon early on Wednesday and stole about $50,000 in custom-made wigs and styling tools. Security footage showed one thief ignore the till and head straight for the stock, stuffing wigs into a bag as alarms sounded.
Some of the stolen wigs were made for clients undergoing cancer treatment. The loss creates real hardship for cancer patients who depend on custom wigs for confidence and appearance during treatment.
- $50,000
- Value of stolen wigs
- Port Melbourne
- Location
- Masked thieves
- Criminals
- Custom wigs and styling tools
- Items stolen
Why it mattersCancer patients depend on custom wigs for confidence and appearance during treatment; losing them creates real hardship.
AustraliaCrime affecting a Melbourne business that serves people with cancer, raising safety concerns for specialist salons.
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