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Shocking: Bomb scare at Big W, manager to blame

So worrying - by Michelle Connolly
  • 16 Aug 2019

Big W trainee manager Steven Norman John Walsh has outrageously caused store closures and numerous shoppers and staff to be evacuated.

Eager for a some time off, Steven left the Big W store where he worked and called a fellow employee claiming that there was a bomb about to explode in the store.

Shocking: Bomb scare at Big W, manager to blame

Steven has pleaded guilty to one charge of falsely stating a bomb was present when he faced Brisbane District Court today.

At the time of the offence Steven was a trainees manager at Toowoombah, Queensland.

Steven Norman John Walsh
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Incredibly Steven committed the offence over 10 years ago when he was 18, back in October 2008. Shortly after the offence Steven started his 10 year career of hiding from the law. Relocating to Melbourne he also engaged in dishonesty offences.

When he moved back to Queensland Steven turned himself in to police.

Today Steven was sentenced to 6 months in jail but was released on parole.

Watch: Mum's Cause Chaos at Big W Toy Sale

Michelle Connolly
Michelle Connolly
Michelle Connolly has worked as a photo director, social media manager and photo editor at some of Australia's biggest media companies, including New Idea. She is now editor of I Bought It At and is a keen shopper and loving mum-of-two.

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