Police Seek Public Help to Identify 'Scorpio' Behind Threatening Letters

Police are appealing for help in tracking down the mystery author of more than 100 letters, some threatening, sent to high-profile community figures.

The Australian federal police and New South Wales police have released excerpts of anonymous letters sent by someone who goes by “Scorpio” and “Bullit”.

They form part of a collection of more than 100 letters sent to state and federal parliamentarians, religious organisations and community leaders from 2015 to 2026, police say.

The letters, some of which police say constitute threatening or harassing behaviour, have been seized an undergone forensic examination.

NSW police are investigating under Strike Force Yewrangara while the AFP is looking into letters sent to federal parliamentarians and community groups.

Their priority is to prevent any “escalation” into behaviour that could endanger the community, AFP Supt Nathan Robertson said on Tuesday.

“We have very real concerns about the content of these letters, and people in public life deserve to go about their jobs or careers without being subject to harassment or threats,” he said.

Police have released excerpts of the letters in the hopes the public can help in identifying the author by their distinctive handwriting style.

Among the clippings is a menacing smiley face with what appear to be impressions left by bullet casings for eyes above the signature: “Scorpio”.

The author has also referred to themself as “Bullit” and often capitalises the letters “F”, “L”, “T”, “N” and “H”.

While the author’s identity remains a mystery, police say they are closing in on the offender, who is believed to be a man of Caucasian appearance and in his 60s.

“Our investigations are into allegations of criminal behaviour, but we also have concerns about whether the person responsible for them has access to appropriate health and support services,” Robertson said.