Man allegedly stole, pawned camera from photographer killed in Bondi beach mass shooting
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“A man has been charged with stealing camera equipment from retired police officer and photographer Peter Meagher after he was killed in the Bondi Beach attack in Australia last year.”
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Multiple independent news sources (JNS, The Guardian, and other web search results) confirm a man was charged with stealing camera equipment from Peter Meagher following the Bondi Beach attack.
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— On 14 December 2025, an antisemitic Islamic State (IS)-inspired terrorist attack occurred at the Archer Park area of Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, during a celebration of the Jewish holiday of Han…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Bondi_Beach_shooting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Bondi_Beach_shooting
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— Mary Terstegge Meagher Plant (born October 27, 1964) is an American former competition swimmer, who swam for U.California Berkeley, a three-time 1984 Olympic champion, and a world record-holder. In 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_T._Meagher
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_T._Meagher
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— Francis Wallace Meagher (1903 – 14 December 1966) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.
Meagher, a scrum-half, was born in Sydney and claimed a total of 8 international rugby caps for Au…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Meagher
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Meagher
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“Police say that in the aftermath of the Dec. 14 massacre, detectives noticed Meagher’s camera equipment had been stolen.”
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Multiple sources confirm that police alleged Meagher's camera equipment was stolen in the aftermath of the attack on December 14.
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— On 14 December 2025, an antisemitic Islamic State (IS)-inspired terrorist attack occurred at the Archer Park area of Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, during a celebration of the Jewish holiday of Han…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Bondi_Beach_shooting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Bondi_Beach_shooting
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— Gillian "Jill" Meagher ( MAR; née McKeon) was a 29-year-old Irish woman living in Australia who was raped and murdered while walking home from a pub in Brunswick, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victori…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jill_Meagher
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jill_Meagher
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— Raymond Francis Meagher (born 4 July 1944) is an Australian actor, who has appeared in Australian film and television since the mid-1970s. He is notable as the longest continuing performer in an Austr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Meagher
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Meagher
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“Officers searched a Marayong home on Wednesday, where they arrested a 35-year-old man who police say was also a photographer at the Hanukah event.”
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The Guardian and other web results confirm a 35-year-old man was arrested during a search of a Marayong home and was described as a photographer at the event.
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— 35 is the number of ways that three things can be selected from a set of seven unique things, also known as the " combination of seven things taken three at a time".
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/35_(number)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/35_(number)
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— When should the +35 country code be used? As already mentioned, +35 is not an international area code and therefore it is not possible to call any country by dialing with this code.
https://en.codigosinternacionales.com/world/country-code-35/
https://en.codigosinternacionales.com/world/country-code-35/
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— Delve into the captivating world of the number 35, exploring its mathematical properties, historical significance, and cultural meanings.
https://planetnumerology.com/what-does-the-number-35-mean
https://planetnumerology.com/what-does-the-number-35-mean
“Police allege the man, Danny Ridley, stole Meagher’s camera equipment before pawning it days later.”
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Multiple sources specifically name Danny James Ridley and allege he stole and pawned Peter Meagher's camera equipment.
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— The 2018 Australia Day Honours are appointments to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by Australian citizens. The list was announced on 26 January 2018 by the Governor Gener…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Australia_Day_Honours
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Australia_Day_Honours
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— Home and Away is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in that year, by order o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Home_and_Away_characte…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Home_and_Away_characte…
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— Home and Away is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in 1989, by order of fir…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Home_and_Away_characte…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Home_and_Away_characte…
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“During their search of the home, police found a camera, handcuffs and a number of electronic devices.”
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Both Daily Mail Online and other web search results explicitly state that police seized a camera, handcuffs, and electronic devices at the Marayong property.
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— On Wednesday, police executed a search warrant in Marayong, detaining the suspect who allegedly stole Meagher’s equipment in the wake of the attack and pawned it several days afterward.
https://www.jns.org/news/world/man-charged-with-stealing-cam…
https://www.jns.org/news/world/man-charged-with-stealing-cam…
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— At the Marayong property, a camera, handcuffs and electronic devices were seized. Officers also allegedly found a white crystal powder and further electronics in a car.
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/man-charged-wi…
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/man-charged-wi…
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— 'At the address, police located and seized a camera, handcuffs, and electronic devices,' NSW Police said in a statement. 'During a search of a car, police located and seized a small amount of white cr…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15835615/Sick-act-Bon…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15835615/Sick-act-Bon…
“Officers allegedly also found a small amount of “white crystal powder” inside a car.”
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Daily Mail Online and other web search results confirm that police found a 'small amount of white crystal powder' inside a car during the search.
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— 'At the address, police located and seized a camera, handcuffs, and electronic devices,' NSW Police said in a statement. 'During a search of a car, police located and seized a small amount of white cr…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15835615/Sick-act-Bon…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15835615/Sick-act-Bon…
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— POCATELLO — A couple police say was found in possession of an apparent explosive device and “a small amount of drugs” faces multiple felony charges.
https://www.nation.lk/online/couple-charged-after-police-all…
https://www.nation.lk/online/couple-charged-after-police-all…
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— In the raid, heavily armed police seized a camera, handcuffs, and electronic devices, while a car search yielded a "small amount of white crystal powder" and other electronics. Ridley was arrested and…
https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-terror-attack-…
https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-terror-attack-…
“The man was taken to Riverstone Police Station, where he was charged with larceny of an item worth more than $2000, disposing of stolen property, producing false information to a licensee, possessing a prohibited weapon without a permit, and supplying and possessing prohibited drugs.”
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Multiple sources confirm Ridley was taken to Riverstone Police Station and charged with larceny (over $2000), disposing of stolen property, providing false info to a licensee, weapon possession, and drug offenses.
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— Ridley was taken to Riverstone police station where he was charged with larceny between $2000 and $5000, disposing of stolen property, furnishing false information to a licensee, possessing or using a…
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/man-charged-wi…
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/man-charged-wi…
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— Ridley, 35, was arrested and taken to Riverstone police station, where he was charged with larceny and disposing of stolen property. “Police will allege the man was a photographer at the Hanukah event…
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/21/man-c…
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/21/man-c…
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— Subscribe for more crime content!This video was made for educational purposes only. The video is presented to provide genuine footage of police incidents to...
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“The man will appear before Blacktown Local Court on June 22.”
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While the court location (Blacktown Local Court) is verified as a real entity, the specific date of June 22 for this individual's appearance is not corroborated by the provided search results, which only show general court information.
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— Court listings for Blacktown Local Court are published through the NSW Online Registry and may change depending on scheduling and court availability. Audio Visual Link (AVL) facilities are available a…
https://hugolawgroup.com.au/blacktown-local-court/
https://hugolawgroup.com.au/blacktown-local-court/
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— Location: Blacktown Local Court is located in the western suburbs of Sydney, approximately 34 kilometers from the Sydney CBD. Parking: Limited short-term parking is available in the surrounding street…
https://nationaltrafficlawyers.com.au/blacktown-local-court-…
https://nationaltrafficlawyers.com.au/blacktown-local-court-…
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— Blacktown Local Court is not a large court complex, despite its jurisdiction covering a large population.Our criminal lawyers that appear at Blacktown Local Court work mainly from our Parramatta offic…
https://www.primelawyers.com.au/criminal-law/criminal-law-co…
https://www.primelawyers.com.au/criminal-law/criminal-law-co…
“Meagher was one of 15 innocents killed when two gunmen allegedly opened fire on a crowd of Jewish people gathered for a Hanukah celebration.”
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Web search results (Daily Mail and others) confirm Peter Meagher was one of 15 people killed when gunmen opened fire at the Chanukah By the Sea event.
“Meagher — known as “Marzo” by those close to him — spent nearly a decade managing Randwick Rugby Club’s team following his near forty-year career in the New South Wales Police Force.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Peter Meagher's nickname 'Marzo' or his management of the Randwick Rugby Club.
“Meagher is survived by his wife Virginia and his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul.”
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“On April 14, Randwick memorialized Meagher in a “Marzo Memorial Round” against Eastern Suburbs rugby club.”
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