Emergency Department staff at Fremantle Hospital displayed a keen eye for detail after “would be fraudsters” attempted to obtain medication on presentation of a forged document alleged to have come from a suburban medical practice.
Around 11.30am on saturday the 24th of March 2012, two women attended the Alma Street Fremantle Hospital Emergency Department and handed a computerised document to one of the attending doctors to facilitate a script for Oxycodone and Naproyen.
Suspecting the document was a bogus request, the doctor made inquiries with the medical practice in question and was soon informed that the letter was in fact a forged document.
Hospital security were quickly alerted, causing the two women to leave the hospital empty handed.
Police have released an image of two females who may be able to assist with inquiries into the matter.
The first female is described as:
- Fair complexion
- Solid build
- Light brown hair
- Aged in her mid 30’s
- Wearing a black top, black ¾ leggings and black slip on shoes.
The second female is described as:
- Fair complexion
- Aged in her late 30’s
- Long brown hair tied up in a ponytail,
- Medium build
- Wearing a black jacket, blue t-shirt and denim jeans.
If you know the identity of either of these females, or if you have any information about this offence, make a report online or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, where all calls are strictly confidential, and rewards are offered. Please quote Reference Number 6130.