Photographer Charged with Stealing Bondi Victim's Camera
A 35-year-old photographer, Danny James Ridley, has been charged with stealing the camera of Peter Meagher, a retired police officer and photographer killed in the Bondi Beach shooting on December 14. Police recovered Meagher's Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and an SD card containing photos from the 'Chanukah by the Sea' event, which Ridley allegedly pawned for $571. Ridley was arrested at his Sydney home and faces theft, weapons, and drug charges. Meagher's wife, Virginia Wynne-Markham, had appealed for the camera's return, initially believing it was held as evidence.
Key facts
- Peter Meagher was killed in the Bondi Beach shooting on December 14.
- Danny James Ridley, 35, allegedly stole Meagher's camera gear.
- The camera, a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, was pawned for $571.
- Police recovered the camera and SD card from Ridley's Sydney home.
- Ridley faces charges including stealing, weapons, and drug offenses.
- Meagher's wife Virginia Wynne-Markham appealed for the camera's return.
- The shooting occurred at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach.
- 15 people were killed in the attack.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Meagher
- Danny James Ridley
Institutions
- ABC News Australia
- New South Wales Police
- Riverstone Police Station
Locations
- Bondi Beach
- Sydney
- Australia
- Archer Park