AAP General News (Australia)
04-09-2007
NSW: Showbag withdrawn amid paedophile fears
SYDNEY, April 10 AAP - A showbag containing a fluorescent police vest has been withdrawn
from sale at the Easter Show amid fears paedophiles might use it to lure children.
The top-selling Mega Cop bag contained the police vest, a baseball cap, sunglasses,
baton and a toy gun.
Showbag seller Joe Jonoski said he voluntarily removed it from sale following concerns
people wearing the vest could be mistaken for policemen, News Ltd reported.
He said the vest with "Police" printed across it was larger than in recent years and
could fit an adult.
"We were concerned that it could get into the wrong hands, like paedophiles," Mr Jonoski said.
"If little kids got lost they could have mistaken people wearing it for police officers."
He said the bag had been one of his biggest sellers.
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KEYWORD: SHOW BAG
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