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Shoe Thief’s Head-Scratching Spree

KENMORE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 9 – A man stole 53 right shoes worth $7,000 from a half-price sale at a family-run store, with police seeking public help to solve the unusual case.

  • A man stole 53 right-foot boots from Shoe Fashions Kenmore on July 7, captured on CCTV at around 7:35pm in Brisbane.
  • The theft occurred because only right shoes were displayed on the sale table, a common practice to prevent theft of pairs.
  • The man used a trolley and empty suitcases to load the half-priced right boots, leaving his face uncovered and making no attempt to hide his identity.
  • Police estimate the retail value of the stolen boots at $7,000 and urge the public to provide information, while owner Tamara Shorrock hopes for their return.
  • The theft resulted in a financial loss for Tamara Shorrock and prevented her from selling the corresponding left shoes, underscoring issues with the store’s display security.
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'There's nothing left': man steals 53 right shoes from family-run store

CCTV captures man stealing 53 right shoes at Kenmore, Brisbane shopping centre. Police call for public help in finding the thief.

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Bumbling thief steals 53 right boots from Brisbane shoe store

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Queensland Police News broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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