CRIME Investigation Unit detectives are seeking assistance from the public to locate Mark Filiti (pictured below) following a series of bogus delivery for cash incidents across Victoria and the Mornington Peninsula over the past two months.
During the series detectives believe at least 17 victims have been targeted by a man claiming he requires cash up front to make a delivery between 11 December and 21 January.
As part of the investigation a warrant has now been issued for Mark Filiti who police believe will be able to assist with their enquiries.
Police have been told in most of the incidents, the man attends a business or residence claiming he has a delivery of goods to make however requires payment before he can give them their items.
He also tries to sell goods at bargain prices but requires payment up front.
Once the victims hand over the cash, between $100 and $2500, the offender leaves saying he’s going to get the items due for delivery or purchased but instead takes off.
The incidents police are currently investigating include $700 was taken from an ice cream shop on Point Nepean Road in Dromana on 5 January.
Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
First published in the Mornington News – 31 January 2023
