<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Two men are before the courts as police investigate an alleged theft scam carried out in dozens of carparks across </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="_blank" title="New South Wales"><span>New South Wales</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police were told two men worked together to steal from multiple elderly women inside shopping centre carparks around the state between January 3 and January 7.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>One of the men would approach the victims, tell them there was an issue with their car, and ask them to raise the bonnet for an inspection.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/heavy-rain-to-soak-multiple-states-northern-australia/730f950c-9898-4e2e-9f07-99bc1cf817ba" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Half of Australia set for major soaking, millions warned</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The other man would then ransack the car for items such as wallets, purses, cash, and cards.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This alleged scam took place in locations from Newcastle to Wagga Wagga, including Sydney.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Yesterday, police attended a service station on Manning River Drive, Glenthorne, near Taree, and arrested two other men, aged 37 and 57.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/charges-laid-carpark-scams-shopping-centres-nsw/abea4d47-284e-49e3-b5e2-9fe3b13f2a74" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police believe the men arrived in Australia on December 28 last year, after they allegedly lied on their passenger cards and visa applications.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Today, both men will be charged with a further 17 offences, including dealing with the proceeds of crime, and making a false statement to an officer over migration.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police are also seeking two other men, but investigators believe both men may now be overseas.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-of-origin-2027-new-zealand-game-confirmed-auckland-nsw-blues-vs-queensland-maroons/dc4bb1dc-01ac-4bbf-ba8b-d4dbac37a316" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>NRL confirms Origin shake-up with bold first</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/man-charged-with-murder-over-stabbing-lethbridge-park-sydney/9d7319c8-ad8e-4954-be00-7365d1a21e52" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Man charged with murder over fatal Sydney stabbing</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span></span></strong><span>The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 40s, of solid build, wearing a white with black checkered long sleeve shirt, black shorts, sunglasses, and a black hat with a white graphic on front.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his 40s, of medium build, wearing a white sleeve shirt, black shorts, black shoes with white bottoms, a blue face mask, and a black hat with a white graphic on front.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anyone who may recognise these men or has information that may assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or </span><a href="https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/" rel="" target="_blank" title="online"><span>online</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and 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