Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following the theft of a vehicle using finance in Bundoora this month.
Detectives have been told a woman entered a car dealership on Grimshaw Street about 10.30am on 4 May.
She used a modified driver’s licence and stolen identity details to purchase a $42,000 VW Golf on finance.
The stolen identity details have also been used to make disaster relief claims and attempts have been made to obtain finance from numerous other financial institutions.
The offender is described as approximately 35-45-years-old, long brown hair with dyed-blonde streaks or extensions, medium build.
She was wearing black high heels, black dress or skirt, black top and a black overcoat with a fur lined hood.
She also had an ID lanyard around her neck.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of a woman they believe can assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
