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Punter's 'significant' betting ticket stolen in Darch, cashed in Girawheen

Police have released CCTV images following the theft of a winning betting ticket at a gaming venue in Perth's northern suburbs on October 5.

The ticket is believed to have been taken by a man about 3:10pm at a gambling machine in Darch while the owner left it behind to take a phone call.

Police need help to identify this man in a search for a betting ticket thief.
Police need help to identify this man in a search for a betting ticket thief. Photo: WA Police

The owner of the ticket alerted staff, who found out the ticket had been cashed in the nearby suburb of Girrawheen.

Police would not specify how much money was on the ticket but said it was a "significant amount".

Anyone with information about the identity of the person pictured on the CCTV image is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au

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