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Time in Yerevan: 11:07,   28 March 2024

Australian fugitive posts comment on police Facebook appeal offering a more flattering mugshot

Australian fugitive posts comment on police Facebook appeal offering a more flattering mugshot

YEREVAN, AUGUST 30, ARMENPRESS. A teenager who was on the run from police in Australia made national headlines after asking police and media to use a better photo of her rather than an unflattering mugshot, The Telegraph reported.

Amy Sharp, 18, allegedly broke out of a police station in Sydney after being arrested on property offences. 

As is standard practice, police released a statement about her escape, along with two photographs which showed her wrapped in a pink blanket. 

But Sharp was not happy with the images and released a suggested replacement.

Still on the run, she posted a polite request on the Facebook page of Australia’s Channel Seven, which had published the police statement and photographs, saying: "Can you use this photo please, and thank you. Yours truly Amy Sharp XX."

The message went viral, with more than 61,000 likes and numerous displays of sympathy.

“This girl is my hero,” said one comment. 

"Haha that's a classic,” said another. “Think the cops have found a new way to catch crims. Just put out an ugly photo and the crim will be in touch to give you a better one lol.”

Sharp’s message did not persuade Channel Seven, which persisted with displaying the police mugshots even after it produced a follow-up post reporting that the teenager had been recaptured.  

“Use the other photo please,” said one comment.

“Why are you not using her photo she sent you,” said another. “Channel7 has no respect for escaped prisoners. Tsk tsk tsk.”

Police charged Sharp with escaping lawful custody and she appeared in court over the weekend. 

On her Facebook page, she describes herself as “just a lil princess with anger issues”.

 

 








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